Origins of the Wilkshire surname
About the Wilkshires
We have a total of 718 records for people with the last name Wilkshire.
Find out more about your family in our records
Start your family history journey
Start free trial
“
I’ve managed to trace back to the mid-1700s! I can’t believe it! Utterly engrossing and I have uncovered some quite moving and heartbreaking stories attached to various ancestors. You don’t need any qualifications to start - just time patience, and some information.
SS
Stuart
Start your family tree
Trace your family back in time. Make new discoveries and see what other Findmypast family historians in our genealogy community have discovered about the Wilkshires.
Sign up to get startedDelve deeper into the Wilkshire family's history
Interesting facts about Wilkshire
How common is your surname?
You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!
We have for the Wilkshire surname. The oldest one dates back to 1919.
Who were Wilkshires most likely to marry?
Our tell us which families married Wilkshires.
What are the most common Wilkshire first names?
William
John
Sarah
Elizabeth
Census records provide incredible detail on names, ages, marital statuses, occupations and more.
Common jobs for Wilkshires
Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.
Common female occupations for Wilkshires in 1921
Domestic Servant
3
General Servant
3
Home
3
Laundress
3
Schollar
3
Common male occupations for Wilkshires in 1921
Agricultural Labourer
6
Coal Miner
5
General Labourer
5
Husbandman
5
Carter General
3
