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Wicka Family History

Wicka Name Meaning

German: variant of Wick .

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


Similar surnames: Wicke, Kick, Winke, Fick, Wack, Wicks, Wicker, Wick, Rick, Wich

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Where is the Wicka family from?

You can see how Wicka families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wicka family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Wicka families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 2 Wicka families living in Ontario. This was about 33% of all the recorded Wicka's in Canada. Ontario and 1 other province had the highest population of Wicka families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wicka surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Wicka ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Wicka. 36% of Wicka men worked as a Farmer and 34% of Wicka women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Wicka were Mechanic and Office Work. .

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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
    36%
  • Laborer
    23%
  • Truck Driver
    13%
  • Mechanic
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    34%
  • Housewife
    23%
  • Stenographer
    23%
  • Office Work
    23%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Wicka. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wicka 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 95 immigration records available for the last name Wicka. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 187 military records available for the last name Wicka. For the veterans among your Wicka ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wicka lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Wicka life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Wicka in 1959 was 57, and 84 in 2004.

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