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Wikar Family History

Wikar 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: Wiker, Vilar, Wear, Bitar, Wicker, Ribar, Zika, Kiker, Vivar, Winker

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Where is the Wikar family from?

You can see how Wikar families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wikar family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Wikar families were found in USA in 1920, and Scotland in 1871. In 1871 there were 4 Wikar families living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Wikar's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Wikar families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wikar 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 Wikar ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Sewing Machine Operator was the top reported job for people in the USA named Wikar. 50% of Wikar women worked as a Sewing Machine Operator.

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Sewing Machine Operator
    50%
  • Icer
    50%

What Wikar family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 122 census records available for the last name Wikar. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wikar 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 43 immigration records available for the last name Wikar. 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 26 military records available for the last name Wikar. For the veterans among your Wikar ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wikar lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2000, in the United States, Wikar life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Wikar in 1965 was 71, and 81 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wikar 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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