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Wichliffe Family History

Wichliffe 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: Wickliffe, Hinchliffe, Wickliff, Hinchcliffe, Kichline, Wickline

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Where is the Wichliffe family from?

You can see how Wichliffe families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wichliffe family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 2 Wichliffe families living in Mississippi. This was about 67% of all the recorded Wichliffe's in USA. Mississippi had the highest population of Wichliffe families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 25 census records available for the last name Wichliffe. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wichliffe 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 Wichliffe. 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 military records available for the last name Wichliffe. For the veterans among your Wichliffe ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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