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Wilcore Family History

Wilcore 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: Wilmore, Welcome, Gilmore, Wilcott, Wilford, Wigmore, Wilcock

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Where is the Wilcore family from?

You can see how Wilcore families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wilcore family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1891. The most Wilcore families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Wilcore families living in Georgia. This was about 56% of all the recorded Wilcore's in USA. Georgia had the highest population of Wilcore families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wilcore 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 65 census records available for the last name Wilcore. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wilcore 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Wilcore. 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 5 military records available for the last name Wilcore. For the veterans among your Wilcore ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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