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Wichard Family History

Wichard 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: Richard, Whichard, Wishard, Wickard, Orchard, Chard, Pickard, Wishart

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Where is the Wichard family from?

You can see how Wichard families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wichard family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Wichard families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there was 1 Wichard family living in New Brunswick. This was about 50% of all the recorded Wichard's in Canada. New Brunswick and 1 other province had the highest population of Wichard families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wichard 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 did your Wichard ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Wichard. 30% of Wichard men worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    30%
  • Farmer
    30%
  • General Farming
    20%
  • Farming
    20%

What Wichard family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 870 census records available for the last name Wichard. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wichard 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 183 immigration records available for the last name Wichard. 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 341 military records available for the last name Wichard. For the veterans among your Wichard ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wichard lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Wichard life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Wichard in 1957 was 54, and 79 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Wichard

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wichard 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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