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Willcoxen Family History

Willcoxen 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: Wilcoxen, Willcoxon, Willcox, Wilcoxon, Willadsen, Willen, Willemsen

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Where is the Willcoxen family from?

You can see how Willcoxen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Willcoxen family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Willcoxen families were found in USA in 1880. In 1851 there were 3 Willcoxen families living in Midlothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Willcoxen's in Scotland. Midlothian had the highest population of Willcoxen families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Willcoxen 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 Willcoxen ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Willcoxen. 45% of Willcoxen men worked as a Farmer.

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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 Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    45%
  • Carpenter
    34%
  • Salesman
    23%

What Willcoxen family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Willcoxen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Willcoxen 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 35 immigration records available for the last name Willcoxen. 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 158 military records available for the last name Willcoxen. For the veterans among your Willcoxen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Willcoxen lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2002, in the United States, Willcoxen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1963, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Willcoxen in 1963 was 54, and 83 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Willcoxen

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Willcoxen 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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