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Wichael Family History

Wichael Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Michael, Michel, Wachtel, Eichel, Sichel, Bichsel, Michaels, Michal

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Where is the Wichael family from?

You can see how Wichael families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wichael family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Wichael families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 10 Wichael families living in Glamorgan. This was about 20% of all the recorded Wichael's in United Kingdom. Glamorgan had the highest population of Wichael families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wichael 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 Wichael ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Machine Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Wichael. 36% of Wichael men worked as a Laborer and 30% of Wichael women worked as a Machine Operator. Some less common occupations for Americans named Wichael were Salesman 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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    36%
  • Farmer
    36%
  • Switchman
    15%
  • Salesman
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Machine Operator
    30%
  • Housewife
    30%
  • Laborer
    20%
  • Housekeeper
    20%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Wichael. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wichael 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 59 immigration records available for the last name Wichael. 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 98 military records available for the last name Wichael. For the veterans among your Wichael ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wichael lifespan?

Between 1947 and 2002, in the United States, Wichael life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Wichael in 1947 was 61, and 80 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Wichael

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wichael 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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