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Wichart Family History

Wichart 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: Wishart, Wichert, Richart, Kiphart, Machart, Wisehart, Wicht, Richard

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Where is the Wichart family from?

You can see how Wichart families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wichart family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Wichart families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1880 there were 11 Wichart families living in Wisconsin. This was about 37% of all the recorded Wichart's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Wichart families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wichart surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Wichart ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Wichart. 60% of Wichart men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Wichart women worked as a Housekeeper. .

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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

  • Farmer
    60%
  • Laborer
    40%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    100%
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What Wichart family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 737 census records available for the last name Wichart. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wichart 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 253 immigration records available for the last name Wichart. 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 93 military records available for the last name Wichart. For the veterans among your Wichart ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wichart lifespan?

Between 1981 and 2004, in the United States, Wichart life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Wichart in 1981 was 74, and 85 in 2004.

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