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Whickam Family History

Whickam 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: Hickam, Wickham, Whicker, Whigham, Whitham, Wickum, Wicka, Wick, Hick

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Where is the Whickam family from?

You can see how Whickam families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Whickam family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Whickam families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Whickam family living in Michigan. This was 100% of all the recorded Whickam's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Whickam families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Whickam 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 85 census records available for the last name Whickam. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Whickam 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Whickam. 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 Whickam. For the veterans among your Whickam ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Whickam lifespan?

Between 1960 and 1996, in the United States, Whickam life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Whickam in 1960 was 63, and 91 in 1996.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Whickam

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Whickam 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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