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Wickem Family History

Wickem 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: Wicker, Wickes, Wicken, Wickel, Wickey, Wickum, Wicke, Dicker, Picker

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Where is the Wickem family from?

You can see how Wickem families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wickem family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Wickem families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Wickem families living in Missouri. This was about 35% of all the recorded Wickem's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Wickem families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wickem surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Wickem ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Wickem. 34% of Wickem men worked as a Farmer.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    34%
  • Miner
    34%
  • Laborer
    34%

What Wickem family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 322 census records available for the last name Wickem. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wickem 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Wickem. 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 15 military records available for the last name Wickem. For the veterans among your Wickem ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wickem lifespan?

Between 1960 and 1994, in the United States, Wickem life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Wickem in 1960 was 50, and 60 in 1994.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Wickem

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wickem 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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