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Wilkeyson Family History

Wilkeyson 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: Wilkenson, Wilkerson, Gilkerson, Wilkison, Gilkeson, Wilkinson

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Where is the Wilkeyson family from?

You can see how Wilkeyson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wilkeyson family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Wilkeyson families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 16 Wilkeyson families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Wilkeyson's in USA. New York had the highest population of Wilkeyson families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wilkeyson surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Wilkeyson ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 204 census records available for the last name Wilkeyson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wilkeyson 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Wilkeyson. 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 Wilkeyson. For the veterans among your Wilkeyson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wilkeyson lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Wilkeyson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Wilkeyson in 1963 was 71, and 81 in 2003.

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