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Wilcher Name Meaning

English: variant of Wiltshire .

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


Similar surnames: Wischer, Welcher, Witcher, Gilcher, Walcher, Dilcher, Winchel

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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 1891 there were 32 Wilcher families living in London. This was about 48% of all the recorded Wilcher's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Wilcher families in 1891.
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What did your Wilcher ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Civil Servant and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Wilcher. 50% of Wilcher men worked as a Civil Servant and 60% of Wilcher women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Wilcher were General Labourer and Housekeeper. .

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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 1939

  • Civil Servant
    50%
  • General Labourer
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    60%
  • Domestic Servant
    10%
  • Housewife
    10%
  • Housekeeper
    7%
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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 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 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.

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