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Wickerham Family History

Wickerham Surname Meaning

English: probably a variant of Wickersham.

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


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Where is the Wickerham family from?

You can see how Wickerham families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wickerham family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Wickerham families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 4 Wickerham families living in Ohio. This was about 40% of all the recorded Wickerham's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Wickerham families in 1840.
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What did your Wickerham ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Secretary were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Wickerham. 34% of Wickerham men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Wickerham women worked as a Secretary. Some less common occupations for Americans named Wickerham were Clerk and Music Teacher.

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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
    34%
  • Salesman
    15%
  • Manager
    12%
  • Clerk
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Secretary
    50%
  • Music Teacher
    50%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Wickerham. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wickerham 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 88 immigration records available for the last name Wickerham. 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 336 military records available for the last name Wickerham. For the veterans among your Wickerham ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wickerham lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2003, in the United States, Wickerham life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Wickerham in 1960 was 45, and 68 in 2003.

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