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Wicha Family History

Wicha 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: Jicha, Wicht, Wich, Wacha, Picha, Wicka, Rich, Wick, Winch, Wickham

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Where is the Wicha family from?

You can see how Wicha families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wicha family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Wicha families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 6 Wicha families living in London. This was about 38% of all the recorded Wicha's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Wicha families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wicha 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 Wicha ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Baker and Waitress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Wicha. 25% of Wicha men worked as a Baker and 15% of Wicha women worked as a Waitress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Wicha were Manager and Designer.

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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

  • Baker
    25%
  • Laborer
    19%
  • Machinist
    19%
  • Manager
    13%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    15%
  • Stenographer
    15%
  • Housekeeper
    15%
  • Designer
    15%

What Wicha family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 765 census records available for the last name Wicha. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wicha 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 241 immigration records available for the last name Wicha. 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 170 military records available for the last name Wicha. For the veterans among your Wicha ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wicha lifespan?

Between 1949 and 2004, in the United States, Wicha life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1949, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Wicha in 1949 was 46, and 73 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wicha 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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