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Wickell Family History

Wickell Name 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: Bickell, Wickel, Nickell, Pickell, Winkel, Bickel, Pickel, Wicker

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Where is the Wickell family from?

You can see how Wickell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wickell family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Wickell families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1840 there were 2 Wickell families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Wickell's in USA. New York had the highest population of Wickell families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wickell surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Wickell ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Cutter was the top reported job for people in the USA named Wickell. 25% of Wickell men worked as a Cutter. .

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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 1940

  • Cutter
    25%
  • Driver
    25%
  • Laborer
    25%
  • Farmer
    25%
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What Wickell family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 583 census records available for the last name Wickell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wickell 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 118 immigration records available for the last name Wickell. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 160 military records available for the last name Wickell. For the veterans among your Wickell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wickell lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Wickell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1952, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Wickell in 1952 was 42, and 71 in 2004.

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