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Wiksell Family History

Wiksell 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: Wisell, Bissell, Wivell, Wiesel, Widell, Windell, Wassell, Wiswell

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Where is the Wiksell family from?

You can see how Wiksell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wiksell family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Wiksell families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Wiksell families living in Massachusetts. This was 100% of all the recorded Wiksell's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Wiksell families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wiksell 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 Wiksell ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Wiksell. 100% of Wiksell 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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    100%

What Wiksell family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 81 census records available for the last name Wiksell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wiksell 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 98 immigration records available for the last name Wiksell. 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 41 military records available for the last name Wiksell. For the veterans among your Wiksell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wiksell lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2001, in the United States, Wiksell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Wiksell in 1961 was 27, and 48 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Wiksell

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wiksell 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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