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Wiklander Family History

Wiklander 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: Wicklander, Welander, Wallander, Lander, Wander, Bolander, Callander

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Where is the Wiklander family from?

You can see how Wiklander families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wiklander family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Wiklander families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there was 1 Wiklander family living in New Brunswick. This was 100% of all the recorded Wiklander's in Canada. New Brunswick had the highest population of Wiklander families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wiklander 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 Wiklander family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 49 census records available for the last name Wiklander. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wiklander 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 401 immigration records available for the last name Wiklander. 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 Wiklander. For the veterans among your Wiklander ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wiklander lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2004, in the United States, Wiklander life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Wiklander in 1968 was 67, and 95 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wiklander 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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