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Wic Family History

Wic 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: Wick, Wich, Win, Wice, Wik, Wix, Ji, Qiu, Li, Wu

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Where is the Wic family from?

You can see how Wic families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wic family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Wic families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Wic family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Wic's in USA. New York had the highest population of Wic families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wic surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Wic ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Wic ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 243 census records available for the last name Wic. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wic 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 115 immigration records available for the last name Wic. 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 78 military records available for the last name Wic. For the veterans among your Wic ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wic lifespan?

Between 1972 and 1999, in the United States, Wic life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Wic in 1972 was 58, and 78 in 1999.

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