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Wickes Family History

Wickes Surname Meaning

English: variant of Wicks. There has been much confusion between this name and Weeks.

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


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Where is the Wickes family from?

You can see how Wickes families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wickes family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Wickes families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 169 Wickes families living in London. This was about 29% of all the recorded Wickes's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Wickes families in 1891.
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What did your Wickes ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Wickes. 18% of Wickes men worked as a General Labourer and 75% of Wickes women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Wickes were Lorry Driver and 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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer
    18%
  • Gardener
    12%
  • Plasterer
    12%
  • Lorry Driver
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    75%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    8%
  • Unpaid Household Duties
    3%
  • Housewife
    3%

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Census Records

There are 21,000 census records available for the last name Wickes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wickes 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 Wickes. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Wickes. For the veterans among your Wickes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wickes lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Wickes life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1952, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Wickes in 1952 was 42, and 72 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wickes 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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