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Whicher Family History

Whicher Surname Meaning

see Whitcher.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Whicher family from?

You can see how Whicher families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Whicher family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Whicher families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 62 Whicher families living in London. This was about 37% of all the recorded Whicher's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Whicher families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Whicher 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 Whicher ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Whicher. 86% of Whicher 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
    86%
  • Private Means
    15%

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Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Whicher. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Whicher 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 935 immigration records available for the last name Whicher. 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 659 military records available for the last name Whicher. For the veterans among your Whicher ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Whicher lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2003, in the United States, Whicher life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Whicher in 1957 was 49, and 83 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Whicher 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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