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Wicox Family History

Wicox 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: Wilcox, Wick, Pico, Fico, Picon, Cox, Wion, Picot, Wicht, Wich

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Where is the Wicox family from?

You can see how Wicox families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wicox family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Wicox families were found in USA in 1920, and United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 4 Wicox families living in Dorset. This was about 50% of all the recorded Wicox's in United Kingdom. Dorset had the highest population of Wicox families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wicox 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 Wicox ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Wicox. 100% of Wicox women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Wicox family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 270 census records available for the last name Wicox. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wicox 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 46 immigration records available for the last name Wicox. 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 36 military records available for the last name Wicox. For the veterans among your Wicox ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wicox lifespan?

Between 1977 and 2002, in the United States, Wicox life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Wicox in 1977 was 84, and 71 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Wicox

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wicox 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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