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Wycott Family History

Wycott 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: Cott, Walcott, Escott, Wyatt, Wilcott, Alcott, Lycett, Yott, Wolcott

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Where is the Wycott family from?

You can see how Wycott families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wycott family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Wycott families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 10 Wycott families living in Ontario. This was about 77% of all the recorded Wycott's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Wycott families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wycott 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 Wycott ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Wycott. 100% of Wycott men worked as a Farmer.

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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 1921

  • Farmer
    100%

What Wycott family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 453 census records available for the last name Wycott. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wycott 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 47 immigration records available for the last name Wycott. 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 62 military records available for the last name Wycott. For the veterans among your Wycott ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wycott lifespan?

Between 1964 and 1998, in the United States, Wycott life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Wycott in 1964 was 75, and 76 in 1998.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wycott 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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