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Wik Family History

Wik Surname Meaning

Norwegian and Swedish: variant of Vik.

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


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Where is the Wik family from?

You can see how Wik families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wik family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Wik families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 5 Wik families living in Hertfordshire. This was about 71% of all the recorded Wik's in United Kingdom. Hertfordshire had the highest population of Wik families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wik 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 Wik ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Wik. 25% of Wik men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Wik women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Wik were Fisherman and Housekeeper.

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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
    25%
  • Farmer
    23%
  • Farming
    10%
  • Fisherman
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    34%
  • Teacher
    23%
  • Maid
    23%
  • Housekeeper
    23%

What Wik family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Wik. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wik 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 3,000 immigration records available for the last name Wik. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Wik. For the veterans among your Wik ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wik lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Wik life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1963. The average life expectancy for Wik in 1962 was 75, and 75 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wik 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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