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Wichler Family History

Wichler 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: Pichler, Bichler, Kichler, Michler, Eichler, Richter, Dichter

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Where is the Wichler family from?

You can see how Wichler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wichler family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Wichler families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 20 Wichler families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Wichler's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Wichler families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wichler 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 155 census records available for the last name Wichler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wichler 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 46 immigration records available for the last name Wichler. 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 46 military records available for the last name Wichler. For the veterans among your Wichler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wichler lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wichler 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Wichler

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