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Wikley Family History

Wikley 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: Willey, Winkley, Wigley, Wiley, Wikle, Wisley, Wakley, Pilley, Ridley

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Where is the Wikley family from?

You can see how Wikley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wikley family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Wikley families were found in USA in 1880. In 1851 there was 1 Wikley family living in Dumfries-shire. This was 100% of all the recorded Wikley's in Scotland. Dumfries-shire had the highest population of Wikley families in 1851.
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Census Records

There are 81 census records available for the last name Wikley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wikley 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 24 immigration records available for the last name Wikley. 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 10 military records available for the last name Wikley. For the veterans among your Wikley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wikley lifespan?

Between 1978 and 1984, in the United States, Wikley life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Wikley in 1978 was 83, and 96 in 1984.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wikley 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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