Origins of the Willcock surname
About the Willcocks
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Interesting facts about Willcock
How common is your surname?
You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!
We have for the Willcock surname. The oldest one dates back to 1599.
Who were Willcocks most likely to marry?
Wilcox Or Wilcock Or Wilcocks Or Willcock Or Willcocks Or Willcockx Or Willcoxs
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What are the most common Willcock first names?
John
William
Mary
Elizabeth
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Common jobs for Willcocks
Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.
Common female occupations for Willcocks in 1921
Cotton Weaver
48
Dressmaker
39
Domestic Servant
21
Charwoman
20
House Servant
19
Common male occupations for Willcocks in 1921
Coal Miner
51
Agricultural Labourer
40
Joiner
37
General Labourer
36
Blacksmith
32
