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Wilcoy Family History

Wilcoy 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, Gilboy, Wilby, Willey, Wilcott, Wiley, Willow

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Where is the Wilcoy family from?

You can see how Wilcoy families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wilcoy family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Wilcoy families were found in USA in 1880. In 1901 there was 1 Wilcoy family living in Midlothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Wilcoy's in Scotland. Midlothian had the highest population of Wilcoy families in 1901.
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Census Records

There are 92 census records available for the last name Wilcoy. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wilcoy 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 22 immigration records available for the last name Wilcoy. 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 22 military records available for the last name Wilcoy. For the veterans among your Wilcoy ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wilcoy lifespan?

Between 1969 and 1985, in the United States, Wilcoy life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Wilcoy in 1969 was 65, and 83 in 1985.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wilcoy 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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