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Wickser Family History

Wickser 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: Wicker, Dicker, Picker, Bicker, Vicker, Zwicker, Winkler, Tickner

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Where is the Wickser family from?

You can see how Wickser families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wickser family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Wickser families were found in USA in 1920. In 1901 there was 1 Wickser family living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Wickser's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Wickser families in 1901.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wickser surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 128 census records available for the last name Wickser. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wickser 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 93 immigration records available for the last name Wickser. 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 39 military records available for the last name Wickser. For the veterans among your Wickser ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wickser lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Wickser life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Wickser in 1966 was 82, and 99 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wickser 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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