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Wickenhofer Family History

Wickenhofer 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: Linkenhoker, Wickenheiser, Icenhower, Wickenhauser, Kelnhofer

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Where is the Wickenhofer family from?

You can see how Wickenhofer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wickenhofer family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Wickenhofer families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 2 Wickenhofer families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Wickenhofer's in USA. New York had the highest population of Wickenhofer families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wickenhofer surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Wickenhofer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, New Worker was the top reported job for people in the USA named Wickenhofer. 100% of Wickenhofer men worked as a New Worker. .

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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

  • New Worker
    100%
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Census Records

There are 190 census records available for the last name Wickenhofer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wickenhofer 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 28 immigration records available for the last name Wickenhofer. 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 74 military records available for the last name Wickenhofer. For the veterans among your Wickenhofer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wickenhofer lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Wickenhofer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Wickenhofer in 1964 was 74, and 90 in 2003.

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