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Wilcott Name Meaning

English (Somerset and Gloucestershire): habitational name from Willicote in Clifford Chambers (Gloucestershire). The placename derives from Old English wilig ‘willow’ + cot ‘cottage hut shelter’. In some cases perhaps an altered form of Wilcock .

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Walcott, Wolcott, Chilcott, Silcott, Wilton, Talcott, Wilmore

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Where is the Wilcott family from?

You can see how Wilcott families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wilcott family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Wilcott families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 11 Wilcott families living in Massachusetts. This was about 73% of all the recorded Wilcott's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Wilcott families in 1840.
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What did your Wilcott ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Wilcott. 43% of Wilcott men worked as a Laborer and 40% of Wilcott women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Wilcott were Truck Driver and Housewife. .

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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

  • Laborer
    43%
  • Farmer
    13%
  • Farm Laborer
    11%
  • Truck Driver
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    40%
  • Housework
    20%
  • Saleslady
    20%
  • Housewife
    20%
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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Wilcott. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wilcott 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 278 immigration records available for the last name Wilcott. 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 324 military records available for the last name Wilcott. For the veterans among your Wilcott ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wilcott lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2003, in the United States, Wilcott life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Wilcott in 1957 was 44, and 76 in 2003.

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