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Wilcots Family History

Wilcots 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: Wilcott, Walcott, Wolcott, Wilcock, Silcott, Willits, Wilmot, Wilts

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Where is the Wilcots family from?

You can see how Wilcots families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wilcots family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1891 and 1920. The most Wilcots families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Wilcots family living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Wilcots's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Wilcots families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wilcots 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 Wilcots ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Maid was the top reported job for people in the USA named Wilcots. 100% of Wilcots women worked as a Maid.

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    100%

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Census Records

There are 318 census records available for the last name Wilcots. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wilcots 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Wilcots. 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 140 military records available for the last name Wilcots. For the veterans among your Wilcots ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wilcots lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2004, in the United States, Wilcots life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Wilcots in 1951 was 43, and 77 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wilcots 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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