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Wikgren Family History

Wikgren 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: Wigren, Wigen, Walgren, Lingren, Wien, Warren, Winge, Gren, Wiggin

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Where is the Wikgren family from?

You can see how Wikgren families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wikgren family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Wikgren families living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Wikgren's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Wikgren families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wikgren 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 Wikgren ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Painter was the top reported job for people in the USA named Wikgren. 100% of Wikgren men worked as a Painter.

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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

  • Painter
    100%

What Wikgren family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 56 census records available for the last name Wikgren. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wikgren 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 86 immigration records available for the last name Wikgren. 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 12 military records available for the last name Wikgren. For the veterans among your Wikgren ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wikgren lifespan?

Between 1964 and 1999, in the United States, Wikgren life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Wikgren in 1964 was 82, and 91 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wikgren 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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