Origins of the Wilkerson surname

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    In 1921, most Wilkersons lived in london

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    1,200 Wilkerson Travel & migration records
    3,500 Wilkersons found in all Census records

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    Common jobs for Wilkersons

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    Common female occupations for Wilkersons in 1921

    Laundress

    17

    Dressmaker

    16

    Farmers Daughter

    12

    Housekeeper

    12

    General Servant Domestic

    11

    Common male occupations for Wilkersons in 1921

    Farm Hands

    153

    General Farmers

    101

    Semiskilled Chauffeurs And Drivers

    88

    Agricultural Labourer

    46

    Skilled Occupations In Manufacture Of Electrical Machinery And Accessories

    44

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