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Wickans Family History

Wickans 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: Wickens, Wickland, Wickman, Wickes, Mickens, Nickens, Wicken, Wicks

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Where is the Wickans family from?

You can see how Wickans families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wickans family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Wickans family living in Indiana. This was about 50% of all the recorded Wickans's in USA. Indiana and 1 other state had the highest population of Wickans families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 25 census records available for the last name Wickans. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wickans 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 20 immigration records available for the last name Wickans. 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 4 military records available for the last name Wickans. For the veterans among your Wickans ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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