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Wilcken Family History

Wilcken Surname Meaning

Danish: variant of German Wilken.

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


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Where is the Wilcken family from?

You can see how Wilcken families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wilcken family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Wilcken families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 3 Wilcken families living in Lancashire. This was about 60% of all the recorded Wilcken's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Wilcken families in 1891.
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What did your Wilcken ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Carpenter was the top reported job for people in the USA named Wilcken. 20% of Wilcken men worked as a Carpenter.

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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

  • Carpenter
    20%
  • Farmer
    14%
  • Farming
    14%
  • Mechanic
    14%

What Wilcken family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Wilcken. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wilcken 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 997 immigration records available for the last name Wilcken. 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 416 military records available for the last name Wilcken. For the veterans among your Wilcken ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wilcken lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Wilcken life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Wilcken in 1964 was 70, and 56 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wilcken 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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