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Wichern Family History

Wichern Surname Meaning

North German (Hamburg): possibly a topographic name from Middle Low German wīk ‘muddy place bay’ + horn ‘corner’.

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


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Where is the Wichern family from?

You can see how Wichern families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wichern family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Wichern families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 10 Wichern families living in Sussex. This was about 50% of all the recorded Wichern's in United Kingdom. Sussex had the highest population of Wichern families in 1891.
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What did your Wichern ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Wichern. 48% of Wichern men worked as a Farmer and 30% of Wichern women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Wichern were Conductor 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

  • Farmer
    48%
  • Salesman
    12%
  • Laborer
    9%
  • Conductor
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    30%
  • Housewife
    30%
  • General Office Work
    20%
  • Maid
    20%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Wichern. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wichern 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 369 immigration records available for the last name Wichern. 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 374 military records available for the last name Wichern. For the veterans among your Wichern ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wichern lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Wichern life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Wichern in 1962 was 71, and 89 in 2004.

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