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Wicklas Family History

Wicklas 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: Nicklas, Wickham, Wickland, Nicolas, Rickles, Wickman, Wickes, Miklas

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Where is the Wicklas family from?

You can see how Wicklas families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wicklas family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Wicklas family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Wicklas's in USA. New York had the highest population of Wicklas families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wicklas 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 28 census records available for the last name Wicklas. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wicklas 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Wicklas. 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 19 military records available for the last name Wicklas. For the veterans among your Wicklas ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wicklas lifespan?

Between 1973 and 1987, in the United States, Wicklas life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Wicklas in 1973 was 46, and 76 in 1987.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wicklas 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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