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Willcoxon Name Meaning

English: patronymic from Wilcock .

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


Similar surnames: Wilcoxson, Willcox, Wilcoxon, Wilcox, Willison, Wilcoxen, Willocks

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Where is the Willcoxon family from?

You can see how Willcoxon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Willcoxon family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Willcoxon families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 3 Willcoxon families living in Devon. This was about 60% of all the recorded Willcoxon's in United Kingdom. Devon had the highest population of Willcoxon families in 1891.
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What did your Willcoxon ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Painter was the top reported job for people in the USA named Willcoxon. 50% of Willcoxon men worked as a Painter. .

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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

  • Painter
    50%
  • Proprietor
    50%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Willcoxon. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Willcoxon 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 75 immigration records available for the last name Willcoxon. 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 279 military records available for the last name Willcoxon. For the veterans among your Willcoxon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Willcoxon lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Willcoxon life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Willcoxon in 1952 was 59, and 78 in 2004.

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