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Wichelson Family History

Wichelson 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: Michelson, Nichelson, Nickelson, Michelsen, Mickelson, Michaelson

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Where is the Wichelson family from?

You can see how Wichelson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wichelson family name was found in the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1911. The most Wichelson families were found in Scotland in 1861. In 1911 there was 1 Wichelson family living in British Columbia. This was 100% of all the recorded Wichelson's in Canada. British Columbia had the highest population of Wichelson families in 1911.
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Census Records

There are 64 census records available for the last name Wichelson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wichelson 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 14 immigration records available for the last name Wichelson. 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 2 military records available for the last name Wichelson. For the veterans among your Wichelson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wichelson lifespan?

Average Wichelson life expectancy in 1992 was 89 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 73.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wichelson 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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