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Wickizer Family History

Wickizer Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Weckesser. Compare Wickiser.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Wickizer family from?

You can see how Wickizer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wickizer family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Wickizer families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 2 Wickizer families living in Ohio. This was about 40% of all the recorded Wickizer's in USA. Ohio and 1 other state had the highest population of Wickizer families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wickizer 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 Wickizer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Wickizer. 33% of Wickizer men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Wickizer women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Wickizer were Farm Hand and Maid.

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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
    33%
  • Farmer
    20%
  • Truck Driver
    7%
  • Farm Hand
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    34%
  • Housekeeper
    17%
  • Housework
    17%
  • Maid
    17%

What Wickizer family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Wickizer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wickizer 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 100 immigration records available for the last name Wickizer. 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 431 military records available for the last name Wickizer. For the veterans among your Wickizer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wickizer lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Wickizer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 1964. The average life expectancy for Wickizer in 1955 was 34, and 68 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wickizer 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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