Origins of the Wikner surname

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    In 1921, most Wikners lived in yorkshire

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    43 Wikners found in all Census records

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    Emil

    Sigurd Albert Walfrid

    Rosalind Louisa

    Eva

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    Common jobs for Wikners

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    Commmon female occupations for Wikners in 1921

    Gymnastic Teacher

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    Science Teacher

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    Commmon male occupations for Wikners in 1921

    At School

    2

    Fruit Importers Clerk

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    Laboratory Assist At Tar Disty

    1

    Second Mate Merchant Service

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    Semiskilled Warehousing

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