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Wilcoff Family History

Wilcoff 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: Wilcott, Wilcock, Winecoff, Wolkoff, Wilcox, Wikoff, Wycoff, Wilton

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Where is the Wilcoff family from?

You can see how Wilcoff families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wilcoff family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Wilcoff families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Wilcoff family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Wilcoff's in USA. New York had the highest population of Wilcoff families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 58 census records available for the last name Wilcoff. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wilcoff 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Wilcoff. 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 9 military records available for the last name Wilcoff. For the veterans among your Wilcoff ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wilcoff lifespan?

Between 1986 and 2004, in the United States, Wilcoff life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Wilcoff in 1986 was 72, and 80 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wilcoff 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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