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Wilcke Family History

Wilcke 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: Wilke, Wicke, Wick, Wilk, Wicker, Hilke, Wilde, Dicke, Wince, Wile

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Where is the Wilcke family from?

You can see how Wilcke families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wilcke family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Wilcke families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 13 Wilcke families living in Illinois. This was about 29% of all the recorded Wilcke's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Wilcke families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wilcke 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 Wilcke ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Wilcke. 34% of Wilcke men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Wilcke women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Wilcke were Agent and Bookkeeper.

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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

  • Farmer
    34%
  • Proprietor
    20%
  • Laborer
    20%
  • Agent
    14%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    50%
  • Bookkeeper
    50%

What Wilcke family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Wilcke. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wilcke 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 988 immigration records available for the last name Wilcke. 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 3,000 military records available for the last name Wilcke. For the veterans among your Wilcke ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wilcke lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Wilcke life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Wilcke in 1960 was 50, and 87 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Wilcke

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wilcke 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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