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Wichham Family History

Wichham 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: Wickham, Windham, Witham, Winham, Bickham, Wichman, Wilham, Wisham

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Where is the Wichham family from?

You can see how Wichham families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wichham family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Wichham families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there was 1 Wichham family living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Wichham's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Wichham families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wichham 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 133 census records available for the last name Wichham. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wichham 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 21 immigration records available for the last name Wichham. 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 13 military records available for the last name Wichham. For the veterans among your Wichham ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wichham lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1984, in the United States, Wichham life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Wichham in 1967 was 86, and 51 in 1984.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wichham 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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