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Wickson Family History

Wickson Surname Meaning

English (Oxfordshire): variant of Wixon.

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


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Where is the Wickson family from?

You can see how Wickson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wickson family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Wickson families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 95 Wickson families living in Oxfordshire. This was about 31% of all the recorded Wickson's in United Kingdom. Oxfordshire had the highest population of Wickson families in 1891.
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What did your Wickson 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 Wickson. 34% of Wickson men worked as a General Labourer and 80% of Wickson women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Wickson were Gardener and Housekeeper.

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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
    34%
  • Bricklayer
    20%
  • Builders Labourer
    20%
  • Gardener
    14%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    80%
  • Incapacitated
    5%
  • Domestic Duties Unpaid
    3%
  • Housekeeper
    3%

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Census Records

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Passenger Lists

There are 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Wickson. 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 930 military records available for the last name Wickson. For the veterans among your Wickson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wickson lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2003, in the United States, Wickson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Wickson in 1960 was 36, and 61 in 2003.

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