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Willcut Name Meaning

Altered form of English Wilcott .

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


Similar surnames: Willcutt, Willman, Wilcutt, Willet, Millett, Wilcott, Wilmouth

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Where is the Willcut family from?

You can see how Willcut families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Willcut family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Willcut families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Willcut family living in Alabama. This was about 33% of all the recorded Willcut's in USA. Alabama and 2 other states had the highest population of Willcut families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Willcut surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Willcut ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Willcut. 43% of Willcut men worked as a Laborer. .

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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

  • Laborer
    43%
  • Farmer
    36%
  • Truck Driver
    22%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Willcut. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Willcut 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 29 immigration records available for the last name Willcut. 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 350 military records available for the last name Willcut. For the veterans among your Willcut ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Willcut lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Willcut life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Willcut in 1957 was 60, and 82 in 2004.

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