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Wichterman Family History

Wichterman Surname Meaning

Americanized form of South German Wichtermann: unexplained.

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


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Where is the Wichterman family from?

You can see how Wichterman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wichterman family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Wichterman families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 3 Wichterman families living in Nottinghamshire. This was about 75% of all the recorded Wichterman's in United Kingdom. Nottinghamshire had the highest population of Wichterman families in 1891.
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What did your Wichterman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Wichterman. 50% of Wichterman men worked as a Farmer and 60% of Wichterman women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Wichterman were Laborer 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
    50%
  • Laborer
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    60%
  • Housewife
    40%

What Wichterman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 874 census records available for the last name Wichterman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wichterman 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 62 immigration records available for the last name Wichterman. 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 148 military records available for the last name Wichterman. For the veterans among your Wichterman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wichterman lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Wichterman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Wichterman in 1963 was 82, and 67 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wichterman 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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