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Wiksen Family History

Wiksen 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: Wiesen, Wien, Eisen, Wise, Nissen, Wilden, Ipsen, Wibben, Wiesel

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Where is the Wiksen family from?

You can see how Wiksen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wiksen family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Wiksen families living in Minnesota. This was about 67% of all the recorded Wiksen's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Wiksen families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wiksen 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 Wiksen ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Wiksen. 100% of Wiksen 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
    100%

What Wiksen family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 44 census records available for the last name Wiksen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wiksen 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 40 immigration records available for the last name Wiksen. 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 7 military records available for the last name Wiksen. For the veterans among your Wiksen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wiksen lifespan?

Between 1972 and 1985, in the United States, Wiksen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Wiksen in 1972 was 79, and 90 in 1985.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wiksen 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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