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Whichard Family History

Whichard Surname Meaning

Perhaps an Americanized form of German Wichardt from the personal name Wīkhart ‘warrior’.

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


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Where is the Whichard family from?

You can see how Whichard families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Whichard family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Whichard families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 29 Whichard families living in Gloucestershire. This was about 31% of all the recorded Whichard's in United Kingdom. Gloucestershire had the highest population of Whichard families in 1891.
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What did your Whichard ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Whichard. 100% of Whichard women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Whichard. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Whichard 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 138 immigration records available for the last name Whichard. 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 633 military records available for the last name Whichard. For the veterans among your Whichard ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Whichard lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Whichard life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Whichard in 1954 was 42, and 77 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Whichard 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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