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Origins of the Wilcock surname

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About the Wilcocks

We have a total number of 46726 records for people with the last name Wilcock.

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Where do most Wilcocks live?

In 1921, most Wilcocks lived in London.


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Interesting facts about Wilcocks

How common is your surname?

You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!

We have 43,600 records for the Wilcock surname. The oldest one dates back to 1538.

Who were Wilcocks most likely to marry?

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What are the most common Wilcock first names?

  • John
  • William
  • Mary
  • Elizabeth

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Common jobs for Wilcocks

Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.

Common Female occupations for Wilcocks in 1921
Cotton Weaver

409

Dressmaker

156

Weaver

154

House Keeper

98

Weaver Cotton

92

Common Male occupations for Wilcocks in 1921
Coal Miner

286

Cotton Spinner

171

Cotton Weaver

166

Farmer

157

Joiner

142

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