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Wycoff Family History

Wycoff Surname Meaning

Variant of Wyckoff a surname of East Frisian origin.

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


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Where is the Wycoff family from?

You can see how Wycoff families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wycoff family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Wycoff families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 22 Wycoff families living in New York. This was about 31% of all the recorded Wycoff's in USA. New York had the highest population of Wycoff families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wycoff surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Wycoff ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Wycoff. 18% of Wycoff men worked as a Farmer and 18% of Wycoff women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Wycoff were Clerk and New Worker.

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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
    18%
  • Laborer
    17%
  • Salesman
    6%
  • Clerk
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    18%
  • Stenographer
    15%
  • Housewife
    10%
  • New Worker
    6%

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Census Records

There are 14,000 census records available for the last name Wycoff. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wycoff 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 402 immigration records available for the last name Wycoff. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Wycoff. For the veterans among your Wycoff ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wycoff lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Wycoff life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Wycoff in 1952 was 42, and 73 in 2004.

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