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Wikel Family History

Wikel Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Weikel a variant of Weigel.

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


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Where is the Wikel family from?

You can see how Wikel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wikel family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Wikel families were found in USA in 1880. In 1841 there were 3 Wikel families living in Renfrewshire. This was about 75% of all the recorded Wikel's in Scotland. Renfrewshire had the highest population of Wikel families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wikel 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 Wikel ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Wikel. 25% of Wikel men worked as a Farmer and 40% of Wikel women worked as a Housework. Some less common occupations for Americans named Wikel were Machinist 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

  • Farmer
    25%
  • Laborer
    18%
  • Salesman
    14%
  • Machinist
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    40%
  • Housewife
    20%
  • Teacher
    20%
  • Housekeeper
    20%

What Wikel family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Wikel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wikel 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 137 immigration records available for the last name Wikel. 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 392 military records available for the last name Wikel. For the veterans among your Wikel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wikel lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Wikel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Wikel in 1953 was 53, and 61 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wikel 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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