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Chilcotte Family History

Chilcotte 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: Chilcott, Chilcote, Chilcoat, Cicotte, Chilcutt, Calcote, Wilcott

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Where is the Chilcotte family from?

You can see how Chilcotte families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Chilcotte family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Chilcotte families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there were 9 Chilcotte families living in Dorset. This was about 75% of all the recorded Chilcotte's in United Kingdom. Dorset had the highest population of Chilcotte families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Chilcotte 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 232 census records available for the last name Chilcotte. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Chilcotte 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 19 immigration records available for the last name Chilcotte. 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 20 military records available for the last name Chilcotte. For the veterans among your Chilcotte ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Chilcotte lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1984, in the United States, Chilcotte life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Chilcotte in 1965 was 82, and 65 in 1984.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Chilcotte

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Chilcotte 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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