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Willcott Family History

Willcott Name Meaning

see Wilcott .

Source: The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain, 2021


Similar surnames: Wilcott, Willmott, Willcutt, Walcott, Wolcott, Silcott, Willett

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Where is the Willcott family from?

You can see how Willcott families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Willcott family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Willcott families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1840 there was 1 Willcott family living in Massachusetts. This was about 33% of all the recorded Willcott's in USA. Massachusetts and 2 other states had the highest population of Willcott families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Willcott surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Willcott ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farm Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Willcott. 60% of Willcott men worked as a Farm Laborer. .

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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

  • Farm Laborer
    60%
  • Laborer
    40%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Willcott. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Willcott 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 133 immigration records available for the last name Willcott. 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 80 military records available for the last name Willcott. For the veterans among your Willcott ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Willcott lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2000, in the United States, Willcott life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Willcott in 1964 was 55, and 85 in 2000.

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