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Wilcot Family History

Wilcot 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, Wilmot, Wilcox, Wilton, Walcott, Picot, Willow, Wolcott

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Where is the Wilcot family from?

You can see how Wilcot families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wilcot family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Wilcot families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 20 Wilcot families living in Quebec. This was about 40% of all the recorded Wilcot's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Wilcot families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wilcot 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 Wilcot ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Wilcot. 29% of Wilcot men worked as a Farmer and 30% of Wilcot women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Wilcot were Miner and Secretary.

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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
    29%
  • Laborer
    25%
  • Farming
    13%
  • Miner
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    30%
  • Housewife
    30%
  • Stenographer
    20%
  • Secretary
    20%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Wilcot. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wilcot 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 185 immigration records available for the last name Wilcot. 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 146 military records available for the last name Wilcot. For the veterans among your Wilcot ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wilcot lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1998, in the United States, Wilcot life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Wilcot in 1966 was 66, and 79 in 1998.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Wilcot

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wilcot 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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