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Wickenhauser Family History

Wickenhauser Surname Meaning

German (mainly Wickenhäuser): habitational name for someone from Wickenhaus in Württemberg. Compare Wickenheiser.

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


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Where is the Wickenhauser family from?

You can see how Wickenhauser families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wickenhauser family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Wickenhauser families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 7 Wickenhauser families living in Illinois. This was about 64% of all the recorded Wickenhauser's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Wickenhauser families in 1880.
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What did your Wickenhauser ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Wickenhauser. 85% of Wickenhauser men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Wickenhauser women worked as a Housewife.

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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
    85%
  • Proprietor
    16%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%

What Wickenhauser family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 769 census records available for the last name Wickenhauser. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wickenhauser 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 143 immigration records available for the last name Wickenhauser. 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 144 military records available for the last name Wickenhauser. For the veterans among your Wickenhauser ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wickenhauser lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Wickenhauser life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Wickenhauser in 1964 was 71, and 79 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Wickenhauser

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wickenhauser 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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