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Wicliff Family History

Wicliff 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: Wickliff, Cliff, Wickliffe, Iliff, William, Elliff, Antcliff, Schiff

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Where is the Wicliff family from?

You can see how Wicliff families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wicliff family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Wicliff families living in Ohio. This was about 75% of all the recorded Wicliff's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Wicliff families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wicliff 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 32 census records available for the last name Wicliff. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wicliff 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Wicliff. 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 2 military records available for the last name Wicliff. For the veterans among your Wicliff ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wicliff lifespan?

Average Wicliff life expectancy in 1970 was 81 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 71.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wicliff 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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