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Wiking Family History

Wiking 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: Widing, Wilking, King, Wing, Wilding, Waring, Bicking, Twining

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Where is the Wiking family from?

You can see how Wiking families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wiking family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Wiking families living in Illinois. This was about 40% of all the recorded Wiking's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Wiking families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wiking surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 79 census records available for the last name Wiking. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wiking 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 236 immigration records available for the last name Wiking. 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 18 military records available for the last name Wiking. For the veterans among your Wiking ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wiking lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1994, in the United States, Wiking life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Wiking in 1963 was 65, and 95 in 1994.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wiking 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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