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Wicoff Family History

Wicoff 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: Wikoff, Wycoff, Wyckoff, Dimoff, Winecoff, Acoff, Wykoff, Wolf

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Where is the Wicoff family from?

You can see how Wicoff families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wicoff family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Wicoff families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 7 Wicoff families living in New Jersey. This was about 29% of all the recorded Wicoff's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Wicoff families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wicoff surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Wicoff ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Wicoff. 24% of Wicoff men worked as a Salesman and 50% of Wicoff women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Wicoff were Lawyer and Operator. .

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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

  • Salesman
    24%
  • Laborer
    16%
  • Farmer
    16%
  • Lawyer
    16%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    50%
  • Operator
    50%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Wicoff. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wicoff 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 71 immigration records available for the last name Wicoff. 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 220 military records available for the last name Wicoff. For the veterans among your Wicoff ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wicoff lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Wicoff life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Wicoff in 1962 was 59, and 77 in 2004.

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