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Woolcox Family History

Woolcox 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: Woodcox, Willcox, Wilcox, Woolcott, Woolcock, Woolson, Woodcock

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Where is the Woolcox family from?

You can see how Woolcox families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Woolcox family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Woolcox families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there were 2 Woolcox families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Woolcox's in USA. New York had the highest population of Woolcox families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Woolcox 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 Woolcox ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Clerk and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Woolcox. 100% of Woolcox men worked as a Clerk and 100% of Woolcox women worked as a Housewife.

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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

  • Clerk
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%

What Woolcox family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 371 census records available for the last name Woolcox. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Woolcox 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 63 immigration records available for the last name Woolcox. 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 27 military records available for the last name Woolcox. For the veterans among your Woolcox ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Woolcox lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2001, in the United States, Woolcox life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Woolcox in 1963 was 87, and 67 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Woolcox 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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