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Willcutt Name Meaning

Altered form of English Wilcott .

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


Similar surnames: Willcut, Wilcutt, Wilcott, Willitts, Wilmouth, Billett, Willets

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Where is the Willcutt family from?

You can see how Willcutt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Willcutt family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Willcutt families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 5 Willcutt families living in London. This was about 42% of all the recorded Willcutt's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Willcutt families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Willcutt surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Willcutt ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Willcutt. 49% of Willcutt men worked as a Farmer and 43% of Willcutt women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Willcutt were Engineer and Librarian. .

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    49%
  • Laborer
    29%
  • Miner
    9%
  • Engineer
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    43%
  • Housewife
    29%
  • Librarian
    29%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Willcutt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Willcutt 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 90 immigration records available for the last name Willcutt. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 598 military records available for the last name Willcutt. For the veterans among your Willcutt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Willcutt lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Willcutt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1953, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Willcutt in 1953 was 34, and 72 in 2004.

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