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Hillcoat Family History

Hillcoat Surname Meaning

variant of Elcoat.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Hillcoat family from?

You can see how Hillcoat families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hillcoat family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Hillcoat families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 16 Hillcoat families living in Yorkshire. This was about 57% of all the recorded Hillcoat's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Hillcoat families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hillcoat surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Hillcoat ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Blacksmith and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Hillcoat. 100% of Hillcoat men worked as a Blacksmith and 100% of Hillcoat women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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

  • Blacksmith
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Hillcoat. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hillcoat 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 792 immigration records available for the last name Hillcoat. 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 157 military records available for the last name Hillcoat. For the veterans among your Hillcoat ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hillcoat lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Hillcoat life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Hillcoat in 1962 was 76, and 81 in 2003.

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