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Wikander Family History

Wikander 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: Wander, Winder, Welander, Wicklander, Iskander, Mander, Winter, Kader

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Where is the Wikander family from?

You can see how Wikander families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wikander family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Wikander families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 7 Wikander families living in New York. This was about 18% of all the recorded Wikander's in USA. New York had the highest population of Wikander families in 1920.
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What did your Wikander ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Carpenter and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Wikander. 38% of Wikander men worked as a Carpenter and 60% of Wikander women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Wikander were Farmer and Teacher. .

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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

  • Carpenter
    38%
  • Clerk
    25%
  • Salesman
    19%
  • Farmer
    19%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    60%
  • Teacher
    40%
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What Wikander family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 801 census records available for the last name Wikander. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wikander 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 764 immigration records available for the last name Wikander. 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 664 military records available for the last name Wikander. For the veterans among your Wikander ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wikander lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Wikander life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Wikander in 1956 was 44, and 88 in 2004.

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