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Wikoff Family History

Wikoff Surname Meaning

Variant of Wyckoff a surname of East Frisian origin.

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


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Where is the Wikoff family from?

You can see how Wikoff families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wikoff family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Wikoff families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 18 Wikoff families living in New Jersey. This was about 37% of all the recorded Wikoff's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Wikoff families in 1840.
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What did your Wikoff ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Wikoff. 28% of Wikoff men worked as a Farmer and 17% of Wikoff women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Wikoff were Foreman and Stenographer.

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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
    28%
  • Salesman
    11%
  • Laborer
    11%
  • Foreman
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    17%
  • Housewife
    14%
  • Machine Operator
    10%
  • Stenographer
    7%

What Wikoff family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Wikoff. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wikoff 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 309 immigration records available for the last name Wikoff. 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 4,000 military records available for the last name Wikoff. For the veterans among your Wikoff ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wikoff lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Wikoff life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 1962. The average life expectancy for Wikoff in 1956 was 52, and 78 in 2004.

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