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Wicke Name Meaning

English and German: variant of Wick .

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


Similar surnames: Wicka, Wilke, Ficke, Wickes, Wike, Wicker, Winke, Wicken, Icke, Wick

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Where is the Wicke family from?

You can see how Wicke families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wicke family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Wicke families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 43 Wicke families living in Ontario. This was about 61% of all the recorded Wicke's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Wicke families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wicke surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Wicke ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Wicke. 64% of Wicke 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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    64%
  • Laborer
    14%
  • Farmers Son
    12%
  • Student
    6%
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Census Records

There are 8,000 census records available for the last name Wicke. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wicke 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Wicke. 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 Wicke. For the veterans among your Wicke ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wicke lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Wicke life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Wicke in 1957 was 38, and 78 in 2004.

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