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Wilkman Family History

Wilkman Name Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Wildman, Wickman, Willman, Wileman, Wikman, Waldman, Dickman, Aikman

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Where is the Wilkman family from?

You can see how Wilkman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wilkman family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Wilkman families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1880 there were 4 Wilkman families living in New York. This was about 80% of all the recorded Wilkman's in USA. New York had the highest population of Wilkman families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wilkman surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Wilkman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Wilkman. 30% of Wilkman men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Wilkman women worked as a Clerk. .

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    30%
  • Laborer
    20%
  • Carpenter
    13%
  • Ship Work
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    100%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Wilkman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wilkman census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 433 immigration records available for the last name Wilkman. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 121 military records available for the last name Wilkman. For the veterans among your Wilkman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wilkman lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Wilkman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Wilkman in 1961 was 68, and 83 in 2004.

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