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Wickstrom Family History

Wickstrom Name Meaning

Swedish (Wickström): variant of Wikström (see Wikstrom ).

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names ©2013, Oxford University Press


Similar surnames: Wikstrom, Eckstrom, Backstrom, Beckstrom, Alstrom, Linstrom, Wistrom

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Where is the Wickstrom family from?

You can see how Wickstrom families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wickstrom family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Wickstrom families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 49 Wickstrom families living in Minnesota. This was about 25% of all the recorded Wickstrom's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Wickstrom families in 1880.
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What did your Wickstrom ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Wickstrom. 18% of Wickstrom men worked as a Farmer and 9% of Wickstrom women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Wickstrom were Machinist and Housekeeper. .

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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
    18%
  • Laborer
    13%
  • Carpenter
    6%
  • Machinist
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    9%
  • Stenographer
    8%
  • Cook
    8%
  • Housekeeper
    7%
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Census Records

There are 12,000 census records available for the last name Wickstrom. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wickstrom 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 5,000 immigration records available for the last name Wickstrom. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Wickstrom. For the veterans among your Wickstrom ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wickstrom lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Wickstrom life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1953, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Wickstrom in 1953 was 39, and 84 in 2004.

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