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Origins of the Wilkenson surname

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We have a total number of 3817 records for people with the last name Wilkenson.

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Where do most Wilkensons live?

In 1921, most Wilkensons lived in Northern Ireland.


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Interesting facts about Wilkensons

How common is your surname?

You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!

We have 2,420 records for the Wilkenson surname. The oldest one dates back to 1559.

Who were Wilkensons most likely to marry?

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What are the most common Wilkenson first names?

  • John
  • William
  • Mary
  • Elizabeth

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Common jobs for Wilkensons

Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.

Common Female occupations for Wilkensons in 1921
Dressmaker

21

House Servant

17

Domestic Servant

15

Servant

13

Cotton Weaver

12

Common Male occupations for Wilkensons in 1921
Agricultural Labourer

30

Coal Miner

27

Farm Labourer

11

Cotton Weaver

9

Shoe Maker

8

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