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Wiken Family History

Wiken 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: Wien, Wiker, Widen, Wikel, Eiken, Wilken, Wicken, Aiken, Wike, Viken

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Where is the Wiken family from?

You can see how Wiken families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wiken family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Wiken families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 5 Wiken families living in Alberta. This was about 56% of all the recorded Wiken's in Canada. Alberta had the highest population of Wiken families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wiken 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 Wiken ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Wiken. 40% of Wiken men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Wiken women worked as a 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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    40%
  • Farmer
    34%
  • Inspector
    14%
  • Salesman
    14%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    100%

What Wiken family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Wiken. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wiken 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 350 immigration records available for the last name Wiken. 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 97 military records available for the last name Wiken. For the veterans among your Wiken ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wiken lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Wiken life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Wiken in 1962 was 73, and 87 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wiken 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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