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Wichum Family History

Wichum 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: Wickum, Wickham, Witham, Winham, Wicht, Wich, Chum, Schum, Nickum

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Where is the Wichum family from?

You can see how Wichum families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wichum family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Wichum families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Wichum family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Wichum's in USA. New York had the highest population of Wichum families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wichum 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 Wichum ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Wichum. 100% of Wichum 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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    100%

What Wichum family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 104 census records available for the last name Wichum. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wichum 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 13 immigration records available for the last name Wichum. 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 17 military records available for the last name Wichum. For the veterans among your Wichum ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wichum lifespan?

Between 1981 and 1997, in the United States, Wichum life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Wichum in 1981 was 84, and 71 in 1997.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Wichum

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wichum 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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