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Wicke Family History

Wicke Surname Meaning

English and German: variant of Wick.

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


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Where is the Wicke family from?

You can see how Wicke families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wicke family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Wicke families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 28 Wicke families living in London. This was about 44% of all the recorded Wicke's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Wicke families in 1891.
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What did your Wicke ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Baker (heavy Worker) and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Wicke. 100% of Wicke men worked as a Baker (heavy Worker) and 100% of Wicke women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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

  • Baker (heavy Worker)
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Wicke family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 8,000 census records available for the last name Wicke. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wicke 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Wicke. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Wicke. For the veterans among your Wicke ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wicke lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Wicke life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Wicke in 1957 was 38, and 78 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Wicke

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wicke 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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