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Wickan Family History

Wickan 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: Wickman, Wicken, Wicka, Wick, Wickham, Dickman, Hickman, Wicker

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Where is the Wickan family from?

You can see how Wickan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wickan family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Wickan families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1881 there was 1 Wickan family living in Angus. This was 100% of all the recorded Wickan's in Scotland. Angus had the highest population of Wickan families in 1881.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wickan 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 127 census records available for the last name Wickan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wickan 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 34 immigration records available for the last name Wickan. 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 6 military records available for the last name Wickan. For the veterans among your Wickan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wickan lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wickan 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Wickan

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