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Wikston Family History

Wikston 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: Winston, Wilton, Whiston, Winton, Liston, Weston, Walston, Pinkston

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Where is the Wikston family from?

You can see how Wikston families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wikston family name was found in Scotland in 1891. In 1891 there was 1 Wikston family living in Stirlingshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Wikston's in Scotland. Stirlingshire had the highest population of Wikston families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wikston 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 36 census records available for the last name Wikston. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wikston 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 52 immigration records available for the last name Wikston. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Wikston. For the veterans among your Wikston ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wikston lifespan?

Average Wikston life expectancy in 1995 was 36 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 73.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wikston 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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