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Willkie Family History

Willkie 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: Wilkie, Willie, Willsie, Wille, Billie, Wilkin, Dillie, Willig, Wilke

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Where is the Willkie family from?

You can see how Willkie families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Willkie family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Willkie families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 52 Willkie families living in North Carolina. This was about 72% of all the recorded Willkie's in USA. North Carolina had the highest population of Willkie families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Willkie surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Willkie ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Willkie. 60% of Willkie men worked as a Farmer. .

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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
    60%
  • Executive
    40%
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What Willkie family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 762 census records available for the last name Willkie. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Willkie 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 153 immigration records available for the last name Willkie. 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 466 military records available for the last name Willkie. For the veterans among your Willkie ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Willkie lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2004, in the United States, Willkie life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Willkie in 1968 was 71, and 79 in 2004.

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