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Wichi Family History

Wichi 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: Wicht, Wich, Chi, Rich, Wick, Winch, Licht, Pich, Picchi, Machi

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Where is the Wichi family from?

You can see how Wichi families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wichi family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Wichi family living in Iowa. This was about 50% of all the recorded Wichi's in USA. Iowa and 1 other state had the highest population of Wichi families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wichi 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 38 census records available for the last name Wichi. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wichi 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 20 immigration records available for the last name Wichi. 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 Wichi. For the veterans among your Wichi ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wichi lifespan?

Average Wichi life expectancy in 2004 was 80 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wichi 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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