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Wilcop Family History

Wilcop 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, Wilton, Wilcott, Willow, Wilcock, Wilson, Willcox, Wilmot

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Where is the Wilcop family from?

You can see how Wilcop families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wilcop family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Wilcop families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Wilcop family living in Rhode Island. This was 100% of all the recorded Wilcop's in USA. Rhode Island had the highest population of Wilcop families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 90 census records available for the last name Wilcop. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wilcop 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Wilcop. 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 13 military records available for the last name Wilcop. For the veterans among your Wilcop ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wilcop lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2002, in the United States, Wilcop life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Wilcop in 1970 was 82, and 74 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wilcop 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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