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Wickwar Family History

Wickwar Surname Meaning

From Wickwar (Gloucs), which is recorded as Wike and Wykewarre in the 13th century. The place-name derives from Old English wīc ‘dwelling specialized farmstead’.

Additionally, it incorporates the surname Warr, linked to John le Warre.

He was awarded the manor by King John during his reign from 1199 to 1216.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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You can see how Wickwar families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wickwar family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Wickwar families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 22 Wickwar families living in Leicestershire. This was about 44% of all the recorded Wickwar's in United Kingdom. Leicestershire had the highest population of Wickwar families in 1891.
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What did your Wickwar ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Wickwar. 100% of Wickwar women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Passenger Lists

There are 219 immigration records available for the last name Wickwar. 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 165 military records available for the last name Wickwar. For the veterans among your Wickwar ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wickwar lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Wickwar life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Wickwar in 1956 was 31, and 76 in 2004.

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