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Wikstrand Family History

Wikstrand Name Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Ekstrand, Winstead, Strand, Ostrand, Westland, Wikstrom, Lindstrand

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Where is the Wikstrand family from?

You can see how Wikstrand families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wikstrand family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Wikstrand families living in Massachusetts. This was about 40% of all the recorded Wikstrand's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Wikstrand families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wikstrand surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Wikstrand ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Wikstrand. 50% of Wikstrand men worked as a Farmer. .

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    50%
  • Carpenter
    50%
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What Wikstrand family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 138 census records available for the last name Wikstrand. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wikstrand census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 347 immigration records available for the last name Wikstrand. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 49 military records available for the last name Wikstrand. For the veterans among your Wikstrand ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wikstrand lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Wikstrand life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Wikstrand in 1966 was 70, and 85 in 2003.

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