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Wikan Family History

Wikan Surname 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: Wiman, Wikman, Mikan, Kan, Wien, Qian, Lian, Aikman, Dinan, Wan

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Where is the Wikan family from?

You can see how Wikan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wikan family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Wikan families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 8 Wikan families living in Alberta. This was about 57% of all the recorded Wikan's in Canada. Alberta had the highest population of Wikan families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wikan surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Wikan ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Cook were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Wikan. 24% of Wikan men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Wikan women worked as a Cook.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    24%
  • Salesman
    18%
  • Fisherman
    18%
  • Carpenter
    18%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Cook
    100%

What Wikan family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 908 census records available for the last name Wikan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wikan 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 215 immigration records available for the last name Wikan. 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 159 military records available for the last name Wikan. For the veterans among your Wikan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wikan lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2002, in the United States, Wikan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Wikan in 1963 was 67, and 83 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Wikan

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wikan ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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