Origins of the Wilkie surname
About the Wilkies
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Interesting facts about Wilkie
How common is your surname?
You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!
We have for the Wilkie surname. The oldest one dates back to .
What are the most common Wilkie first names?
James
John
Margaret
Mary
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Common jobs for Wilkies
Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.
Common female occupations for Wilkies in 1921
Dressmaker
232
Domestic Servant
120
Housekeeper
110
Linen Weaver
93
F S
89
Common male occupations for Wilkies in 1921
Mason
192
Weaver
158
Carter
154
Farm Servant
146
Coal Miner
139
