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Willcok Family History

Willcok Surname 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: Willcox, Willock, Willow, Wilcock, Willick, Willcut, Willson, Wilcox

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Where is the Willcok family from?

You can see how Willcok families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Willcok family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1911. The most Willcok families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Willcok families living in Illinois. This was about 60% of all the recorded Willcok's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Willcok families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Willcok surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 167 census records available for the last name Willcok. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Willcok 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 25 immigration records available for the last name Willcok. 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 23 military records available for the last name Willcok. For the veterans among your Willcok ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Willcok lifespan?

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Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Willcok

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