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Wickum Family History

Wickum Name Meaning

English: variant of Wickham .

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


Similar surnames: Nickum, Hickam, Wickes, Dockum, Rickey, Wicke, Beckum, Wicken, Wink

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Where is the Wickum family from?

You can see how Wickum families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wickum family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Wickum families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 3 Wickum families living in Lincolnshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Wickum's in United Kingdom. Lincolnshire had the highest population of Wickum families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wickum surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Wickum ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Wickum. 34% of Wickum men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Wickum women worked as a Teacher. .

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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
    34%
  • Manager
    25%
  • Laborer
    25%
  • Electrician
    17%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    100%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Wickum. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wickum 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 49 immigration records available for the last name Wickum. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 117 military records available for the last name Wickum. For the veterans among your Wickum ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wickum lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Wickum life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Wickum in 1962 was 52, and 97 in 2004.

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