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Wykert Family History

Wykert 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: Wikert, Wymer, Ackert, Wiker, Wert, Dygert, Webert, Eckert, Ryker

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Where is the Wykert family from?

You can see how Wykert families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wykert family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Wykert families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 6 Wykert families living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Wykert's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Wykert families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wykert 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 Wykert ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Beauty Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Wykert. 46% of Wykert men worked as a Farmer and 34% of Wykert women worked as a Beauty Operator. Some less common occupations for Americans named Wykert were Laborer and Housework.

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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
    46%
  • Operator
    14%
  • Manager
    14%
  • Laborer
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Beauty Operator
    34%
  • Waitress
    34%
  • Housework
    34%

What Wykert family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Wykert. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wykert 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 27 immigration records available for the last name Wykert. 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 182 military records available for the last name Wykert. For the veterans among your Wykert ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wykert lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Wykert life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Wykert in 1956 was 63, and 82 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wykert 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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