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Wikary Family History

Wikary 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, Wiard, Wittry, Weary, Weikart, Wickard, Whary, Vicary, Kary

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Where is the Wikary family from?

You can see how Wikary families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wikary family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Wikary families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Wikary's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Wikary families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wikary surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What Wikary family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 35 census records available for the last name Wikary. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wikary 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 19 immigration records available for the last name Wikary. 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 17 military records available for the last name Wikary. For the veterans among your Wikary ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wikary lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Wikary life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Wikary in 1964 was 74, and 75 in 2003.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wikary 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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