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Whicker Family History

Whicker Surname Meaning

English: variant of Wicker.

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


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Where is the Whicker family from?

You can see how Whicker families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Whicker family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Whicker families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 65 Whicker families living in London. This was about 42% of all the recorded Whicker's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Whicker families in 1891.
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What did your Whicker ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Whicker. 43% of Whicker men worked as a General Labourer and 88% of Whicker women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Whicker were General Plumber and Domestic.

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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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer
    43%
  • Builder estate Owner
    29%
  • General Plumber
    29%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    88%
  • Bakers Shop Assistant
    5%
  • Shorthand Typist
    5%
  • Domestic
    5%

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Census Records

There are 9,000 census records available for the last name Whicker. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Whicker 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 495 immigration records available for the last name Whicker. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Whicker. For the veterans among your Whicker ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Whicker lifespan?

Between 1949 and 2004, in the United States, Whicker life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1951, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Whicker in 1949 was 39, and 73 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Whicker

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Whicker 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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