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Wiklin Family History

Wiklin 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: Wiggin, Timlin, Acklin, Wolin, Willing, Killin, Rivlin, Witkin

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Where is the Wiklin family from?

You can see how Wiklin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wiklin family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Wiklin family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Wiklin's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Wiklin families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 32 census records available for the last name Wiklin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wiklin 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Wiklin. 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 2 military records available for the last name Wiklin. For the veterans among your Wiklin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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