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Wika Family History

Wika 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: Zika, Mika, Wike, Wyka, Wik, Wiza, Wicka, Pike, Ida, Wien

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Where is the Wika family from?

You can see how Wika families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wika family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Wika families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Wika family living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Wika's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Wika families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wika 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 Wika ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Wika. 42% of Wika men worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    42%
  • Laborer
    24%
  • Clerk General Office
    12%
  • Grinder
    12%

What Wika family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 969 census records available for the last name Wika. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wika 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 191 immigration records available for the last name Wika. 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 239 military records available for the last name Wika. For the veterans among your Wika ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wika lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Wika life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Wika in 1963 was 73, and 85 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Wika

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wika 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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