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Willkerson Family History

Willkerson 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: Wilkerson, Tillerson, Gilkerson, Wilkenson, Milleson, Rickerson

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Where is the Willkerson family from?

You can see how Willkerson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Willkerson family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Willkerson families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 16 Willkerson families living in North Carolina. This was about 89% of all the recorded Willkerson's in USA. North Carolina had the highest population of Willkerson families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Willkerson surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Willkerson ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Willkerson. 37% of Willkerson 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
    37%
  • Laborer
    28%
  • Proprietor
    19%
  • Woodcutter
    19%
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What Willkerson family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 608 census records available for the last name Willkerson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Willkerson 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Willkerson. 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 47 military records available for the last name Willkerson. For the veterans among your Willkerson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Willkerson lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1987, in the United States, Willkerson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Willkerson in 1965 was 49, and 65 in 1987.

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