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Wickness Family History

Wickness 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: Likness, Wickes, Bicknese, Wickens, Wickers, Nickless, Tuckness

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Where is the Wickness family from?

You can see how Wickness families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wickness family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Wickness families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Wickness families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Wickness's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Wickness families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wickness surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 41 census records available for the last name Wickness. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wickness 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Wickness. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 4 military records available for the last name Wickness. For the veterans among your Wickness ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wickness lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1995, in the United States, Wickness life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Wickness in 1965 was 83, and 84 in 1995.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Wickness

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wickness 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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