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Chichlow Family History

Chichlow 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: Crichlow, Critchlow, Chico, Whitelow, Reichow, Crichton, Cichon

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Where is the Chichlow family from?

You can see how Chichlow families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Chichlow family name was found in Scotland in 1861. In 1861 there were 8 Chichlow families living in Fife. This was 100% of all the recorded Chichlow's in Scotland. Fife had the highest population of Chichlow families in 1861.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Chichlow surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Census Records

There are 31 census records available for the last name Chichlow. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Chichlow 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Chichlow. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 2 military records available for the last name Chichlow. For the veterans among your Chichlow ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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