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Wikstedt Family History

Wikstedt 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: Winsted, Winstead, Nienstedt, Wixted, Lindstedt, Ahlstedt, Wikstrom

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Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wikstedt surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 33 census records available for the last name Wikstedt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wikstedt 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 57 immigration records available for the last name Wikstedt. 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 4 military records available for the last name Wikstedt. For the veterans among your Wikstedt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wikstedt lifespan?

Between 1956 and 1983, in the United States, Wikstedt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Wikstedt in 1956 was 48, and 77 in 1983.

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