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Wickard Name Meaning

German: variant of Wickardt a variant of Wichert .

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


Similar surnames: Dickard, Rickard, Swickard, Pickard, Pinkard, Reckard, Wishard

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Where is the Wickard family from?

You can see how Wickard families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wickard family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Wickard families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 5 Wickard families living in Manitoba. This was about 71% of all the recorded Wickard's in Canada. Manitoba had the highest population of Wickard families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wickard surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Wickard ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Saleslady were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Wickard. 47% of Wickard men worked as a Farmer and 56% of Wickard women worked as a Saleslady. Some less common occupations for Americans named Wickard were Salesman and Housewife. .

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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
    47%
  • Laborer
    33%
  • Owner
    7%
  • Salesman
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Saleslady
    56%
  • School Teacher
    23%
  • Housewife
    23%
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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Wickard. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wickard 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 90 immigration records available for the last name Wickard. 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 666 military records available for the last name Wickard. For the veterans among your Wickard ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wickard lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Wickard life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Wickard in 1954 was 54, and 85 in 2004.

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