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Wicklem Family History

Wicklem 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: Wickham, Tickle, Winkler, Wicker, Winkley, Bickley, Mickle, Rickles

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Where is the Wicklem family from?

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wicklem surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Wicklem ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Janitress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Wicklem. 100% of Wicklem men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Wicklem women worked as a Janitress.

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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

  • Laborer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Janitress
    100%

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Census Records

There are 102 census records available for the last name Wicklem. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wicklem 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Wicklem. 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 40 military records available for the last name Wicklem. For the veterans among your Wicklem ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wicklem lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2001, in the United States, Wicklem life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Wicklem in 1963 was 65, and 76 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wicklem 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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