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Wikles Family History

Wikles 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: Wiles, Wikle, Winkles, Mikles, Willes, Miles, Giles, Willey, Winkler

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Where is the Wikles family from?

You can see how Wikles families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wikles family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Wikles families living in Iowa. This was about 75% of all the recorded Wikles's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Wikles families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 69 census records available for the last name Wikles. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wikles 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Wikles. 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 15 military records available for the last name Wikles. For the veterans among your Wikles ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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