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Wichersheim Family History

Wichersheim 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: Wickersheim, Wickersham, Hillesheim, Winterstein, Wertheim

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Where is the Wichersheim family from?

You can see how Wichersheim families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wichersheim family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 14 Wichersheim families living in Iowa. This was about 70% of all the recorded Wichersheim's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Wichersheim families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 44 census records available for the last name Wichersheim. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wichersheim 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 Wichersheim. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Wichersheim. For the veterans among your Wichersheim ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wichersheim lifespan?

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Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Wichersheim

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