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Wilcoxson Family History

Wilcoxson Surname Meaning

English: variant of Wilcockson a patroymic meaning ‘son of Wilcock’.

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


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Where is the Wilcoxson family from?

You can see how Wilcoxson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wilcoxson family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Wilcoxson families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 25 Wilcoxson families living in Lancashire. This was about 32% of all the recorded Wilcoxson's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Wilcoxson families in 1891.
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What did your Wilcoxson ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Miner Mains Rd Works and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Wilcoxson. 100% of Wilcoxson men worked as a Miner Mains Rd Works and 88% of Wilcoxson 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Miner Mains Rd Works
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    88%
  • Hosiery Mender
    13%

What Wilcoxson family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 7,000 census records available for the last name Wilcoxson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wilcoxson 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 586 immigration records available for the last name Wilcoxson. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Wilcoxson. For the veterans among your Wilcoxson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wilcoxson lifespan?

Between 1941 and 2004, in the United States, Wilcoxson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1941, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Wilcoxson in 1941 was 36, and 68 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Wilcoxson

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wilcoxson 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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