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Wykle Family History

Wykle Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Weigel.

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


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Where is the Wykle family from?

You can see how Wykle families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wykle family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Wykle families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 7 Wykle families living in Manitoba. This was 100% of all the recorded Wykle's in Canada. Manitoba had the highest population of Wykle families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wykle 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 Wykle ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Wykle. 36% of Wykle men worked as a Laborer and 43% of Wykle women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Wykle were Farming and Maid.

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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
    36%
  • Farmer
    24%
  • Miner
    12%
  • Farming
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    43%
  • Housekeeper
    29%
  • Maid
    29%

What Wykle family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Wykle. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wykle 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 39 immigration records available for the last name Wykle. 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 624 military records available for the last name Wykle. For the veterans among your Wykle ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wykle lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2004, in the United States, Wykle life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Wykle in 1951 was 32, and 76 in 2004.

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