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Wicz Family History

Wicz 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: Wick, Wisz, Wich, Witz, Wice, Wilz, Wirz, Rich, Dick, Bick

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Where is the Wicz family from?

You can see how Wicz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wicz family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Wicz family living in Indiana. This was about 25% of all the recorded Wicz's in USA. Indiana and 3 other states had the highest population of Wicz families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wicz surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 444 census records available for the last name Wicz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wicz 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 267 immigration records available for the last name Wicz. 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 Wicz. For the veterans among your Wicz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wicz lifespan?

Between 1970 and 1988, in the United States, Wicz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Wicz in 1970 was 83, and 70 in 1988.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wicz 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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