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Wickholm Family History

Wickholm 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, Eickholt, Eckholm, Stockholm, Bickham, Eichholz, Rockhold

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Where is the Wickholm family from?

You can see how Wickholm families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wickholm family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Wickholm families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 3 Wickholm families living in Alberta. This was 100% of all the recorded Wickholm's in Canada. Alberta had the highest population of Wickholm families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wickholm 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 Wickholm ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Waitress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Wickholm. 38% of Wickholm men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Wickholm women worked as a Waitress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Wickholm were Carpenter and Stenographer.

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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

  • Laborer
    38%
  • Farmer
    38%
  • Carpenter
    25%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    50%
  • Stenographer
    50%

What Wickholm family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 246 census records available for the last name Wickholm. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wickholm 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 160 immigration records available for the last name Wickholm. 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 47 military records available for the last name Wickholm. For the veterans among your Wickholm ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wickholm lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2001, in the United States, Wickholm life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Wickholm in 1966 was 87, and 93 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wickholm 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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