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Wikenheiser Family History

Wikenheiser 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: Wickenheiser, Emenheiser, Wickenhauser, Misenheimer, Gegenheimer

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Where is the Wikenheiser family from?

You can see how Wikenheiser families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wikenheiser family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Wikenheiser family living in North Dakota. This was 100% of all the recorded Wikenheiser's in USA. North Dakota had the highest population of Wikenheiser families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wikenheiser 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 Wikenheiser ancestors do for a living?

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

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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
    100%

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Census Records

There are 49 census records available for the last name Wikenheiser. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wikenheiser 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 immigration records available for the last name Wikenheiser. 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 26 military records available for the last name Wikenheiser. For the veterans among your Wikenheiser ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wikenheiser lifespan?

Between 1979 and 2004, in the United States, Wikenheiser life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Wikenheiser in 1979 was 84, and 23 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wikenheiser 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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