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Wicklein Family History

Wicklein Surname Meaning

German: from a pet form of the personal name Wick

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Wicklein family from?

You can see how Wicklein families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wicklein family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Wicklein families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 4 Wicklein families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Wicklein's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Wicklein families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wicklein 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 Wicklein ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Wicklein. 30% of Wicklein men worked as a Laborer and 25% of Wicklein women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Wicklein were Carpenter and New Worker.

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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

  • Laborer
    30%
  • Farmer
    25%
  • Farming
    17%
  • Carpenter
    13%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    25%
  • Dressmaker
    25%
  • Waitress
    25%
  • New Worker
    25%

What Wicklein family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Wicklein. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wicklein 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 180 immigration records available for the last name Wicklein. 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 696 military records available for the last name Wicklein. For the veterans among your Wicklein ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wicklein lifespan?

Between 1950 and 2004, in the United States, Wicklein life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1950, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Wicklein in 1950 was 38, and 89 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Wicklein

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wicklein 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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