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Chilcott Family History

Chilcott Surname Meaning

English (West Country): variant of Chilcote.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Chilcott family from?

You can see how Chilcott families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Chilcott family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Chilcott families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 348 Chilcott families living in Somerset. This was about 31% of all the recorded Chilcott's in United Kingdom. Somerset had the highest population of Chilcott families in 1891.
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What did your Chilcott ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Builders Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Chilcott. 11% of Chilcott men worked as a Builders Labourer and 71% of Chilcott women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Chilcott were Gardener and Incapacitated.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Builders Labourer
    11%
  • Farm Labourer
    9%
  • General Labourer
    6%
  • Gardener
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    71%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    4%
  • Housewife
    3%
  • Incapacitated
    2%

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Census Records

There are 27,000 census records available for the last name Chilcott. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Chilcott 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Chilcott. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Chilcott. For the veterans among your Chilcott ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Chilcott lifespan?

Between 1950 and 2004, in the United States, Chilcott life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1950, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Chilcott in 1950 was 50, and 69 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Chilcott 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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