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Wycroff Family History

Wycroff 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: Wyckoff, Wycoff, Rycroft, Croff, Waychoff, Wykoff, Shroff, Croft

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Where is the Wycroff family from?

You can see how Wycroff families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wycroff family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Wycroff families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Wycroff families living in Illinois. This was about 40% of all the recorded Wycroff's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Wycroff families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wycroff 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 62 census records available for the last name Wycroff. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wycroff 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 Wycroff. 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 7 military records available for the last name Wycroff. For the veterans among your Wycroff ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wycroff lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1996, in the United States, Wycroff life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Wycroff in 1966 was 88, and 94 in 1996.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wycroff 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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