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Wykoff Family History

Wykoff 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 Wykoff family from?

You can see how Wykoff families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wykoff family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Wykoff families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 22 Wykoff families living in New Jersey. This was about 33% of all the recorded Wykoff's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Wykoff families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wykoff 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 Wykoff ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Wykoff. 16% of Wykoff men worked as a Farmer and 12% of Wykoff women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Wykoff were Salesman and Housewife.

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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
    16%
  • Laborer
    14%
  • Farm Laborer
    7%
  • Salesman
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    12%
  • Waitress
    12%
  • Servant
    10%
  • Housewife
    10%

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Census Records

There are 8,000 census records available for the last name Wykoff. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wykoff 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 317 immigration records available for the last name Wykoff. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Wykoff. For the veterans among your Wykoff ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wykoff lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Wykoff life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Wykoff in 1957 was 48, and 73 in 2004.

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