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Whicher Family History

Whicher Name Meaning

see Whitcher .

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


Similar surnames: Whicker, Whitcher, Witcher, Richer, Keicher, Wicker, Eicher, Whitner

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Where is the Whicher family from?

You can see how Whicher families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Whicher family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Whicher families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 20 Whicher families living in Ontario. This was about 51% of all the recorded Whicher's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Whicher families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Whicher surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Whicher ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Whicher. 100% of Whicher men worked as a Farmer. .

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Whicher. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Whicher 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 935 immigration records available for the last name Whicher. 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 659 military records available for the last name Whicher. For the veterans among your Whicher ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Whicher lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2003, in the United States, Whicher life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Whicher in 1957 was 49, and 83 in 2003.

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