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Wickland Family History

Wickland Surname Meaning

German: from the personal name Wigland composed of the elements wīg ‘battle war’ + land ‘land’.

Swedish: ornamental name composed of an uncertain first element probably vik ‘bay’ + land ‘land’.

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


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Where is the Wickland family from?

You can see how Wickland families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wickland family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Wickland families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 10 Wickland families living in Ontario. This was about 34% of all the recorded Wickland's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Wickland families in 1911.
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What did your Wickland ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Wickland. 100% of Wickland men worked as a Farmer.

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Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Wickland. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wickland 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 855 immigration records available for the last name Wickland. 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 766 military records available for the last name Wickland. For the veterans among your Wickland ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wickland lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Wickland life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Wickland in 1956 was 58, and 83 in 2004.

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