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Wichlep Family History

Wichlep 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: Richley, Pichler, Bichler, Kichler, Michler, Eichler, Michael

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Where is the Wichlep family from?

You can see how Wichlep families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wichlep family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Wichlep families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Wichlep families living in Texas. This was 100% of all the recorded Wichlep's in USA. Texas had the highest population of Wichlep families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wichlep 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 Wichlep ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Clerk was the top reported job for people in the USA named Wichlep. 100% of Wichlep men worked as a Clerk.

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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

  • Clerk
    100%

What Wichlep family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 104 census records available for the last name Wichlep. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wichlep 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Wichlep. 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 23 military records available for the last name Wichlep. For the veterans among your Wichlep ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wichlep lifespan?

Between 1970 and 1990, in the United States, Wichlep life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Wichlep in 1970 was 85, and 28 in 1990.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Wichlep

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wichlep 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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