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Wichenhuse Family History

Wichenhuse 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: Wickenhauser, Richens, Rittenhouse, Wickens, Eichenauer, Wickenheiser

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Where is the Wichenhuse family from?

You can see how Wichenhuse families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wichenhuse family name was found in Scotland in 1871. In 1871 there were 10 Wichenhuse families living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Wichenhuse's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Wichenhuse families in 1871.
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Census Records

There are 10 census records available for the last name Wichenhuse. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wichenhuse 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Wichenhuse. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Wichenhuse. For the veterans among your Wichenhuse ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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