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Wilkshire Family History

Wilkshire Name Meaning

see Wiltshire .

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


Similar surnames: Wiltshire, Wilshire, Wilhite, Berkshire, Aleshire, Wilkie, Wilhide

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Where is the Wilkshire family from?

You can see how Wilkshire families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wilkshire family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Wilkshire families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1880 there were 5 Wilkshire families living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Wilkshire's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Wilkshire families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wilkshire surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Wilkshire ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Housekeeper was the top reported job for people in the USA named Wilkshire. 100% of Wilkshire women worked as a Housekeeper. .

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    100%
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What Wilkshire family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Wilkshire. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wilkshire 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 143 immigration records available for the last name Wilkshire. 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 128 military records available for the last name Wilkshire. For the veterans among your Wilkshire ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wilkshire lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2003, in the United States, Wilkshire life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Wilkshire in 1967 was 83, and 83 in 2003.

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