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Wilcockson Family History

Wilcockson Surname Meaning

English (Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire): patronymic meaning ‘son of Wilcock’.

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


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Where is the Wilcockson family from?

You can see how Wilcockson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wilcockson family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Wilcockson families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 142 Wilcockson families living in Derbyshire. This was about 34% of all the recorded Wilcockson's in United Kingdom. Derbyshire had the highest population of Wilcockson families in 1891.
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What did your Wilcockson ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Coal Hewer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Wilcockson. 12% of Wilcockson men worked as a Coal Hewer and 86% of Wilcockson women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Wilcockson were Coal Miner and Paid Housekeeper.

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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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Coal Hewer
    12%
  • Incapacitated
    9%
  • General Labourer
    9%
  • Coal Miner
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    86%
  • Private Means
    4%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    2%
  • Paid Housekeeper
    2%

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Census Records

There are 8,000 census records available for the last name Wilcockson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wilcockson 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 456 immigration records available for the last name Wilcockson. 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 591 military records available for the last name Wilcockson. For the veterans among your Wilcockson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wilcockson lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Wilcockson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Wilcockson in 1965 was 72, and 87 in 2004.

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