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Wikowsky Family History

Wikowsky 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: Wilkowski, Winkowski, Mikowski, Witowski, Witkowski, Sikorsky

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Where is the Wikowsky family from?

You can see how Wikowsky families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wikowsky family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Wikowsky families living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Wikowsky's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Wikowsky families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wikowsky 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 Wikowsky ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farm Operator was the top reported job for people in the USA named Wikowsky. 28% of Wikowsky men worked as a Farm Operator.

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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

  • Farm Operator
    28%
  • Farmer
    19%
  • Farm Laborer
    19%
  • Carman
    19%

What Wikowsky family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 239 census records available for the last name Wikowsky. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wikowsky 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 38 immigration records available for the last name Wikowsky. 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 47 military records available for the last name Wikowsky. For the veterans among your Wikowsky ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wikowsky lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2002, in the United States, Wikowsky life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Wikowsky in 1965 was 52, and 72 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wikowsky 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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