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Wilcoxen Family History

Wilcoxen Name Meaning

English: variant of Wilcoxson . This surname is now rare in Britain.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Wilcoxon, Wilden, Wilken, Willden, Coxen, Filmore, Wilmott, Willmore

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Where is the Wilcoxen family from?

You can see how Wilcoxen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wilcoxen family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Wilcoxen families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 7 Wilcoxen families living in Maryland. This was about 19% of all the recorded Wilcoxen's in USA. Maryland had the highest population of Wilcoxen families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wilcoxen 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 Wilcoxen ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Wilcoxen. 29% of Wilcoxen men worked as a Farmer and 12% of Wilcoxen women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Wilcoxen were Carpenter and Bookkeeper. .

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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
    29%
  • Laborer
    15%
  • Salesman
    8%
  • Carpenter
    4%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    12%
  • Beauty Operator
    9%
  • Seamstress
    9%
  • Bookkeeper
    9%
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Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Wilcoxen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wilcoxen 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 173 immigration records available for the last name Wilcoxen. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Wilcoxen. For the veterans among your Wilcoxen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wilcoxen lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Wilcoxen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1952, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Wilcoxen in 1952 was 41, and 74 in 2004.

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