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Wiklund Family History

Wiklund Surname Meaning

Swedish: ornamental name composed of the elements vik ‘bay’ + lund ‘grove’.

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


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Where is the Wiklund family from?

You can see how Wiklund families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wiklund family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Wiklund families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 2 Wiklund families living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Wiklund's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Wiklund families in 1891.
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What did your Wiklund ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Wiklund. 22% of Wiklund men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Wiklund women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Wiklund were Attendant and Nurse.

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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
    22%
  • Farmer
    20%
  • Carpenter
    15%
  • Attendant
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    50%
  • Nurse
    50%

What Wiklund family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Wiklund. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wiklund 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 5,000 immigration records available for the last name Wiklund. 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 252 military records available for the last name Wiklund. For the veterans among your Wiklund ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wiklund lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Wiklund life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Wiklund in 1963 was 81, and 62 in 2004.

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