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Wickerson Family History

Wickerson Surname Meaning

Apparently a variant of Wickersham. Compare Robt. Wickerson 1630 Robert Wickersham 1636 in IGI (East Blatchington Sussex);

Edward Wickersham 1757 Edward Wickerson 1763 in IGI (Hellingly Sussex).

Source: The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain, 2021


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Where is the Wickerson family from?

You can see how Wickerson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wickerson family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Wickerson families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 29 Wickerson families living in Ontario. This was about 52% of all the recorded Wickerson's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Wickerson families in 1911.
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What did your Wickerson ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Wickerson. 32% of Wickerson 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
    32%
  • Labourer
    19%
  • Clerk
    13%
  • Laborer
    13%

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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Wickerson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wickerson 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 391 immigration records available for the last name Wickerson. 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 301 military records available for the last name Wickerson. For the veterans among your Wickerson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wickerson lifespan?

Between 1950 and 2003, in the United States, Wickerson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Wickerson in 1950 was 47, and 77 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wickerson 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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