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Wicklander Name Meaning

Swedish: variant of Wickland with the addition of the habitational suffix -er.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Wallander, Callander, Norlander, Bolander, Sealander, Highlander

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Where is the Wicklander family from?

You can see how Wicklander families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wicklander family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Wicklander families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 8 Wicklander families living in Massachusetts. This was about 40% of all the recorded Wicklander's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Wicklander families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wicklander surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Wicklander ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Carpenter and Waitress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Wicklander. 26% of Wicklander men worked as a Carpenter and 100% of Wicklander women worked as a Waitress. .

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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
    26%
  • Laborer
    19%
  • Salesman
    12%
  • Truck Driver
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    100%
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What Wicklander family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 953 census records available for the last name Wicklander. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wicklander 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 170 immigration records available for the last name Wicklander. 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 330 military records available for the last name Wicklander. For the veterans among your Wicklander ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wicklander lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Wicklander life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Wicklander in 1962 was 42, and 80 in 2004.

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