Wichman History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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Early Origins of the Wichman family

The surname Wichman was first found in Prussia, where the name emerged in medieval times as one of the notable families of the region. From the 13th century the surname was identified with the great social and economic evolution which made this territory a landmark contributor to the development of the nation.

Early History of the Wichman family

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Wichman Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Wichman, Wichmann, Wichmans, Wichmanns, Wichmanes, Wichmannes, Wichmanne, Wicchmann, Wicchman, Wichhmann, Witchman, Wickman and many more.

Early Notables of the Wichman family

Notable figures of the time with the name Wichman were

Hennig Wichmann (died 1402), one of the leaders of the Likedeeler, he wreaked havoc in the North and Baltic Sea at the end of the 14th century, owned fast ships, aim was plunder and surviving prisoner...
the Wichman family of Prussia

Wichman migration to the United States +

Some of the first settlers of this family name were:

Wichman Settlers in United States in the 18th Century

Jacob Wichman, who immigrated to Philadelphia in 1773

Wichman Settlers in United States in the 19th Century

Henry Wichman, who was on record in New York in 1866

Wichman migration to Canada +