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Origins of the Wilkie surname

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Where do most Wilkies live?

In 1921, most Wilkies lived in London.


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Interesting facts about Wilkies

How common is your surname?

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

We have 30,700 records for the Wilkie surname. The oldest one dates back to .

Who were Wilkies most likely to marry?

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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

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