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Wikell Family History

Wikell 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: Wivell, Widell, Wikel, Wisell, Mikell, Winkel, Will, Kell, Well

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Where is the Wikell family from?

You can see how Wikell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wikell family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Wikell families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 2 Wikell families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Wikell's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Wikell families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wikell 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 80 census records available for the last name Wikell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wikell 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 75 immigration records available for the last name Wikell. 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 18 military records available for the last name Wikell. For the veterans among your Wikell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wikell lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2001, in the United States, Wikell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Wikell in 1968 was 62, and 89 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wikell 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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