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Wichelman Family History

Wichelman 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: Michelman, Rickelman, Winkelman, Wichman, Wichterman, Richman

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Where is the Wichelman family from?

You can see how Wichelman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wichelman family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Wichelman families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there was 1 Wichelman family living in British Columbia. This was 100% of all the recorded Wichelman's in Canada. British Columbia had the highest population of Wichelman families in 1911.
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What did your Wichelman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Plumber and House Work were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Wichelman. 43% of Wichelman men worked as a Plumber and 34% of Wichelman women worked as a House Work. Some less common occupations for Americans named Wichelman were Laborer and Housewife.

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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

  • Plumber
    43%
  • Farming
    29%
  • Laborer
    29%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • House Work
    34%
  • Saleslady
    23%
  • Housekeeper
    23%
  • Housewife
    23%

What Wichelman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 462 census records available for the last name Wichelman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wichelman 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 41 immigration records available for the last name Wichelman. 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 56 military records available for the last name Wichelman. For the veterans among your Wichelman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wichelman lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Wichelman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Wichelman in 1962 was 81, and 91 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wichelman 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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