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Wikson Family History

Wikson 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: Wilson, Wickson, Wixson, Winson, Wilton, Sibson, Winton, Lipson

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Where is the Wikson family from?

You can see how Wikson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wikson family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Wikson families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there was 1 Wikson family living in Alberta. This was 100% of all the recorded Wikson's in Canada. Alberta had the highest population of Wikson families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wikson 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 Wikson ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Laborer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 218 census records available for the last name Wikson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wikson 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 46 immigration records available for the last name Wikson. 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 20 military records available for the last name Wikson. For the veterans among your Wikson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wikson lifespan?

Average Wikson life expectancy in 1988 was 87 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wikson 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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