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Wilcof Family History

Wilcof 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: Wilcox, Wilton, Wilcott, Willow, Wilcock, Wilson, Willcox, Wilmot

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Where is the Wilcof family from?

You can see how Wilcof families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wilcof family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Wilcof families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 67% of all the recorded Wilcof's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Wilcof families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wilcof surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Wilcof ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Wilcof ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 21 census records available for the last name Wilcof. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wilcof 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Wilcof. 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 15 military records available for the last name Wilcof. For the veterans among your Wilcof ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wilcof lifespan?

Between 1985 and 1993, in the United States, Wilcof life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Wilcof in 1985 was 87, and 64 in 1993.

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