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Wilcher Family History

Wilcher Surname Meaning

English: variant of Wiltshire.

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


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Where is the Wilcher family from?

You can see how Wilcher families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wilcher family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Wilcher families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 3 Wilcher families living in Nova Scotia. This was about 43% of all the recorded Wilcher's in Canada. Nova Scotia had the highest population of Wilcher families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wilcher 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 Wilcher ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Servant were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Wilcher. 36% of Wilcher men worked as a Farmer and 12% of Wilcher women worked as a Servant. Some less common occupations for Americans named Wilcher were Truck Driver and Laundress.

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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
    36%
  • Laborer
    27%
  • Farm Laborer
    5%
  • Truck Driver
    4%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Servant
    12%
  • Laborer
    11%
  • Cook
    10%
  • Laundress
    9%

What Wilcher family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 11,000 census records available for the last name Wilcher. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wilcher 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 603 immigration records available for the last name Wilcher. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Wilcher. For the veterans among your Wilcher ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wilcher lifespan?

Between 1950 and 2004, in the United States, Wilcher life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1950, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Wilcher in 1950 was 21, and 70 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Wilcher

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wilcher 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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