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Wilcheff Family History

Wilcheff 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: Wilcher, Witcher, Pilcher, Winchell, Bischoff, Wilhelm, Wichern

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Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wilcheff surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 3 census records available for the last name Wilcheff. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wilcheff 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Wilcheff. 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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There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Wilcheff. For the veterans among your Wilcheff ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wilcheff lifespan?

Between 1989 and 2004, in the United States, Wilcheff life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Wilcheff in 1989 was 78, and 88 in 2004.

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