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Wilkason Family History

Wilkason 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: Wilkison, Wilson, Wickson, Gilkison, Willison, Gilkeson, Wilkenson

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Where is the Wilkason family from?

You can see how Wilkason families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wilkason family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Wilkason families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 4 Wilkason families living in Indiana. This was about 31% of all the recorded Wilkason's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Wilkason families in 1840.
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What did your Wilkason ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Wilkason ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 440 census records available for the last name Wilkason. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wilkason 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 19 immigration records available for the last name Wilkason. 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 73 military records available for the last name Wilkason. For the veterans among your Wilkason ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wilkason lifespan?

Between 1964 and 1996, in the United States, Wilkason life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Wilkason in 1964 was 83, and 68 in 1996.

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