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Wycaff Family History

Wycaff 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: Wycoff, Scaff, Wyckoff, Wykoff, Cuff, Sheaff, Wyatt, Graff, Scarff

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Where is the Wycaff family from?

You can see how Wycaff families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wycaff family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Wycaff families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Wycaff families living in Indiana. This was about 80% of all the recorded Wycaff's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Wycaff families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wycaff surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 65 census records available for the last name Wycaff. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wycaff 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Wycaff. 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 military records available for the last name Wycaff. For the veterans among your Wycaff ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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