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Witchard Family History

Witchard Name Meaning

see Wishart .

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


Similar surnames: Witcher, Richard, Whichard, Wishard, Pritchard, Birchard, Wickard

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Where is the Witchard family from?

You can see how Witchard families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Witchard family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Witchard families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1880 there were 11 Witchard families living in Alabama. This was about 79% of all the recorded Witchard's in USA. Alabama had the highest population of Witchard families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Witchard surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Witchard ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Farm Laborer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Witchard. 47% of Witchard men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Witchard women worked as a Farm Laborer. .

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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

  • Laborer
    47%
  • Farmer
    40%
  • Salesman
    14%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Farm Laborer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Witchard. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Witchard 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 132 immigration records available for the last name Witchard. 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 106 military records available for the last name Witchard. For the veterans among your Witchard ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Witchard lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Witchard life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Witchard in 1963 was 59, and 82 in 2004.

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