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Origins of the Wilkings surname

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About the Wilkingses

We have a total number of 659 records for people with the last name Wilkings.

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Where do most Wilkingses live?

In 1921, most Wilkingses lived in South West.


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Interesting facts about Wilkingses

How common is your surname?

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

We have 595 records for the Wilkings surname. The oldest one dates back to 1910.

Who were Wilkingses most likely to marry?

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What are the most common Wilkings first names?

  • John
  • William
  • Mary
  • Elizabeth

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Common jobs for Wilkingses

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

Common Female occupations for Wilkingses in 1921
Domestic Servant

5

Dress Maker

3

Dressmaker

3

General Servant

3

Laundress

3

Common Male occupations for Wilkingses in 1921
Agricultural Labourer

8

Carpenter

7

Farm Labourer

6

Bargeman

4

Tin Miner

4

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