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Wichelmann Family History

Wichelmann 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, Winkelmann, Wichmann, Wesselmann, Scheumann, Wiesmann

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Where is the Wichelmann family from?

You can see how Wichelmann families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wichelmann family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Wichelmann families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 8 Wichelmann families living in Iowa. This was 100% of all the recorded Wichelmann's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Wichelmann families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wichelmann 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 Wichelmann ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Wichelmann. 56% of Wichelmann 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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    56%
  • Proprietor
    23%
  • Farm Hand
    23%

What Wichelmann family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 515 census records available for the last name Wichelmann. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wichelmann 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 216 immigration records available for the last name Wichelmann. 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 59 military records available for the last name Wichelmann. For the veterans among your Wichelmann ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wichelmann lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Wichelmann life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Wichelmann in 1960 was 57, and 66 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Wichelmann

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wichelmann 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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