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Wickenberg Family History

Wickenberg 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: Eichenberg, Wittenberg, Wildenberg, Hackenberg, Willenberg

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Where is the Wickenberg family from?

You can see how Wickenberg families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wickenberg family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Wickenberg families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Wickenberg families living in South Carolina. This was about 63% of all the recorded Wickenberg's in USA. South Carolina had the highest population of Wickenberg families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wickenberg 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 Wickenberg ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Wickenberg. 50% of Wickenberg men worked as a Salesman.

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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

  • Salesman
    50%
  • Laborer
    50%

What Wickenberg family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 339 census records available for the last name Wickenberg. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wickenberg 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 129 immigration records available for the last name Wickenberg. 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 134 military records available for the last name Wickenberg. For the veterans among your Wickenberg ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wickenberg lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Wickenberg life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Wickenberg in 1963 was 86, and 86 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Wickenberg

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wickenberg 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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