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Wiks Family History

Wiks 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: Wiss, Wicks, Wike, Winks, Waks, Wik, Wilks, Wims, Wies, Pike

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Where is the Wiks family from?

You can see how Wiks families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wiks family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Wiks families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there was 1 Wiks family living in Quebec. This was 100% of all the recorded Wiks's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Wiks families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wiks 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 Wiks ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Wiks. 100% of Wiks men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Wiks women worked as a Maid.

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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

  • Farmer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    100%

What Wiks family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 494 census records available for the last name Wiks. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wiks 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 85 immigration records available for the last name Wiks. 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 46 military records available for the last name Wiks. For the veterans among your Wiks ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wiks lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Wiks life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Wiks in 1963 was 80, and 65 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Wiks

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wiks 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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