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Wikter Family History

Wikter 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: Winter, Wiker, Witter, Wiater, Minter, Winder, Pinter, Lister, Gitter

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Where is the Wikter family from?

You can see how Wikter families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wikter family name was found in Scotland in 1871. In 1871 there was 1 Wikter family living in Berwickshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Wikter's in Scotland. Berwickshire had the highest population of Wikter families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wikter 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 Wikter family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 41 census records available for the last name Wikter. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wikter 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 13 immigration records available for the last name Wikter. 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 2 military records available for the last name Wikter. For the veterans among your Wikter ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wikter lifespan?

Average Wikter life expectancy in 1991 was 90 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wikter 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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