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Wickander Family History

Wickander 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: Wicklander, Iskander, Wander, Winder, Wicker, Tickner, Chander

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Where is the Wickander family from?

You can see how Wickander families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wickander family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Wickander families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Wickander family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Wickander's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Wickander families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wickander 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 Wickander ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Wickander. 60% of Wickander 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
    60%
  • Clerk
    40%

What Wickander family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 251 census records available for the last name Wickander. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wickander 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 58 immigration records available for the last name Wickander. 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 23 military records available for the last name Wickander. For the veterans among your Wickander ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wickander lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2002, in the United States, Wickander life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Wickander in 1966 was 82, and 85 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Wickander

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wickander 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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