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Wilcow Family History

Wilcow 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: Willow, Wilcox, Wilton, Wilcott, Wilcock, Wilson, Bilow, Gillow

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Where is the Wilcow family from?

You can see how Wilcow families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wilcow family name was found in Scotland between 1851 and 1901. The most Wilcow families were found in and Scotland in 1851. In 1851 there was 1 Wilcow family living in Fife. This was 100% of all the recorded Wilcow's in Scotland. Fife had the highest population of Wilcow families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wilcow surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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  • 1871
  • 1901
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Census Records

There are 55 census records available for the last name Wilcow. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wilcow 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Wilcow. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Wilcow. For the veterans among your Wilcow ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wilcow lifespan?

Average Wilcow life expectancy in 1999 was 69 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 75.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wilcow 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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