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Wickliff Family History

Wickliff Surname Meaning

English: unexplained.

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


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Where is the Wickliff family from?

You can see how Wickliff families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wickliff family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Wickliff families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 5 Wickliff families living in Kentucky. This was about 50% of all the recorded Wickliff's in USA. Kentucky had the highest population of Wickliff families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wickliff 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 Wickliff ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Wickliff. 22% of Wickliff men worked as a Farmer and 34% of Wickliff women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Wickliff were Clerk and Housekeeper.

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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
    22%
  • Laborer
    20%
  • Truck Driver
    13%
  • Clerk
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    34%
  • Bookkeeper
    12%
  • Secretary
    12%
  • Housekeeper
    12%

What Wickliff family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Wickliff. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wickliff 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 82 immigration records available for the last name Wickliff. 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 661 military records available for the last name Wickliff. For the veterans among your Wickliff ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wickliff lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Wickliff life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Wickliff in 1952 was 57, and 69 in 2004.

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