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Wikman Family History

Wikman Surname Meaning

Swedish: ornamental name composed of the elements vik ‘bay’ ‘inlet’ + man ‘man’.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Wikman family from?

You can see how Wikman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wikman family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Wikman families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 4 Wikman families living in British Columbia. This was about 50% of all the recorded Wikman's in Canada. British Columbia had the highest population of Wikman families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wikman 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 Wikman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Carpenter and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Wikman. 43% of Wikman men worked as a Carpenter and 100% of Wikman women worked as a Teacher.

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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

  • Carpenter
    43%
  • Farmer
    29%
  • Salesman
    29%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    100%

What Wikman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Wikman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wikman 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Wikman. 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 138 military records available for the last name Wikman. For the veterans among your Wikman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wikman lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Wikman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Wikman in 1964 was 83, and 76 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wikman 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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