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Wicher Family History

Wicher Surname Meaning

Polish: nickname for a speedy person from wicher ‘strong wind’.

German: from an ancient Germanic personal name formed with wīg ‘battle fight’ + heri ‘army’.

English (Hampshire): variant of Witcher.

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


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Where is the Wicher family from?

You can see how Wicher families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wicher family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Wicher families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 10 Wicher families living in London. This was about 28% of all the recorded Wicher's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Wicher families in 1891.
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What did your Wicher ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Cook were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Wicher. 31% of Wicher men worked as a Laborer and 15% of Wicher women worked as a Cook. Some less common occupations for Americans named Wicher were Carpenter and Maid.

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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

  • Laborer
    31%
  • Farmer
    21%
  • Clerk
    7%
  • Carpenter
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Cook
    15%
  • Housework
    15%
  • Housekeeper
    11%
  • Maid
    11%

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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Wicher. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wicher 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 571 immigration records available for the last name Wicher. 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 660 military records available for the last name Wicher. For the veterans among your Wicher ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wicher lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Wicher life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Wicher in 1963 was 83, and 77 in 2004.

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