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Wiker Name Meaning

Norwegian: habitational name from any of ten or more farmsteads so named in eastern Norway from the plural of vik ‘bay inlet’ (see Vik ). Swedish: ornamental name from vik ‘bay’ + the suffix -er (from German).

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


Similar surnames: Wider, Wikel, Lier, Eiker, Wike, Eiken, Kiker, Wicker, Reker, Wiley

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Where is the Wiker family from?

You can see how Wiker families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wiker family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Wiker families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 17 Wiker families living in Alberta. This was about 57% of all the recorded Wiker's in Canada. Alberta had the highest population of Wiker families in 1911.
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What did your Wiker ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Librarian were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Wiker. 16% of Wiker men worked as a Laborer and 20% of Wiker women worked as a Librarian. Some less common occupations for Americans named Wiker were Clerk and Clerk. .

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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
    16%
  • Salesman
    13%
  • Machinist
    10%
  • Clerk
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Librarian
    20%
  • Teacher
    20%
  • Housekeeper
    20%
  • Clerk
    20%
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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Wiker. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wiker 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 452 immigration records available for the last name Wiker. 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 542 military records available for the last name Wiker. For the veterans among your Wiker ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wiker lifespan?

Between 1945 and 2004, in the United States, Wiker life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Wiker in 1945 was 68, and 64 in 2004.

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