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Wical Family History

Wical Surname Meaning

Polish: from the personal name Wical a pet form of Wincenty (see Vincent).

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


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Where is the Wical family from?

You can see how Wical families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wical family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Wical families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 3 Wical families living in Cheshire. This was about 60% of all the recorded Wical's in United Kingdom. Cheshire had the highest population of Wical families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wical surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Wical ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Wical. 37% of Wical men worked as a Farmer and 43% of Wical women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Wical were Owner Operator and Secretary.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    37%
  • Laborer
    25%
  • Machinist
    10%
  • Owner Operator
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    43%
  • Housework
    29%
  • Secretary
    29%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Wical. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wical 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 35 immigration records available for the last name Wical. 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 196 military records available for the last name Wical. For the veterans among your Wical ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wical lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Wical life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Wical in 1961 was 56, and 69 in 2004.

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