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Wickens Name Meaning

English: variant of Wicken with the addition of the Middle English plural or genitive suffix -s.

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


Similar surnames: Wickes, Wicken, Wickers, Wilkens, Wicker, Picken, Wicks, Dickes

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Where is the Wickens family from?

You can see how Wickens families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wickens family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Wickens families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 83 Wickens families living in Ontario. This was about 73% of all the recorded Wickens's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Wickens families in 1911.
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What did your Wickens ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Wickens. 61% of Wickens men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Wickens women worked as a Stenographer. .

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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 1921

  • Farmer
    61%
  • Baker
    10%
  • Manager
    7%
  • Income
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Stenographer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 45,000 census records available for the last name Wickens. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wickens 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 3,000 immigration records available for the last name Wickens. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, 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 Wickens. For the veterans among your Wickens ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wickens lifespan?

Between 1943 and 2004, in the United States, Wickens life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1953, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Wickens in 1943 was 52, and 86 in 2004.

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