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Willcot Family History

Willcot 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, Willcut, Wilcott, Willow, Willert, Willet, Willett, Billiot

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Where is the Willcot family from?

You can see how Willcot families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Willcot family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Willcot families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 4 Willcot families living in Somerset. This was about 67% of all the recorded Willcot's in United Kingdom. Somerset had the highest population of Willcot families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Willcot 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 313 census records available for the last name Willcot. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Willcot 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 51 immigration records available for the last name Willcot. 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 Willcot. For the veterans among your Willcot ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Willcot lifespan?

Average Willcot life expectancy in 1989 was 63 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Willcot ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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