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Wichelhaus Family History

Wichelhaus 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: Wiebelhaus, Nicholas, Bickelhaupt, Eichenlaub, Chelius, Gildehaus

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Where is the Wichelhaus family from?

You can see how Wichelhaus families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wichelhaus family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Wichelhaus families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1880 there were 5 Wichelhaus families living in New Jersey. This was about 83% of all the recorded Wichelhaus's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Wichelhaus families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wichelhaus surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Wichelhaus ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Carpenter
    100%
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Census Records

There are 126 census records available for the last name Wichelhaus. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wichelhaus 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 87 immigration records available for the last name Wichelhaus. 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 163 military records available for the last name Wichelhaus. For the veterans among your Wichelhaus ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wichelhaus lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2000, in the United States, Wichelhaus life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Wichelhaus in 1963 was 70, and 96 in 2000.

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