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Wilcey Family History

Wilcey 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: Willey, Wiley, Wilsey, Wilkey, Wildey, Pilley, Cilley, Wilby, Wiles

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Where is the Wilcey family from?

You can see how Wilcey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wilcey family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Wilcey families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Wilcey family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Wilcey's in USA. New York had the highest population of Wilcey families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wilcey 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 Wilcey family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 38 census records available for the last name Wilcey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wilcey 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 Wilcey. 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 11 military records available for the last name Wilcey. For the veterans among your Wilcey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wilcey lifespan?

Between 1969 and 1983, in the United States, Wilcey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Wilcey in 1969 was 40, and 67 in 1983.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Wilcey

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wilcey 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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