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Wickner Family History

Wickner 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: Wicker, Tickner, Rickner, Dicker, Picker, Bicker, Vicker, Willner

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Where is the Wickner family from?

You can see how Wickner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wickner family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Wickner families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Wickner family living in Durham. This was about 33% of all the recorded Wickner's in United Kingdom. Durham and 2 other counties had the highest population of Wickner families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wickner 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 Wickner ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Secretary were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Wickner. 43% of Wickner men worked as a Laborer and 43% of Wickner women worked as a Secretary. Some less common occupations for Americans named Wickner were Clerk and House Work.

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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
    43%
  • Musician
    16%
  • Farmer
    11%
  • Clerk
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Secretary
    43%
  • Housekeeper
    29%
  • House Work
    29%

What Wickner family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Wickner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wickner 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 146 immigration records available for the last name Wickner. 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 162 military records available for the last name Wickner. For the veterans among your Wickner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wickner lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2003, in the United States, Wickner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Wickner in 1956 was 52, and 87 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Wickner

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wickner 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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