Origins of the Willcox surname
About the Willcoxs
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Interesting facts about Willcox
How common is your surname?
You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!
We have for the Willcox surname. The oldest one dates back to 1538.
Who were Willcoxs most likely to marry?
Wilcox Or Wilcocke Or Wilcock Or Wilcocks Or Willcock Or Willcocks Or Willcoxs
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Wilcox Or Willcocks Or Willcoks Or Willcox Or Willcoxses
Our tell us which families married Willcoxs.
What are the most common Willcox first names?
John
William
Mary
Elizabeth
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Common jobs for Willcoxs
Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.
Common female occupations for Willcoxs in 1921
Dressmaker
98
Laundress
70
Living On Own Means
39
General Servant Domestic
38
Domestic Servant
33
Common male occupations for Willcoxs in 1921
Coal Miner
86
Agricultural Labourer
70
Farmer
59
General Labourer
53
Farm Labourer
50
