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Shilcott Family History

Shilcott 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, Silcott, Wilcott, Chilcote, Philpott, Chilcoat, Chilcutt

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Where is the Shilcott family from?

You can see how Shilcott families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shilcott family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Shilcott families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 11 Shilcott families living in Suffolk. This was about 92% of all the recorded Shilcott's in United Kingdom. Suffolk had the highest population of Shilcott families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 120 census records available for the last name Shilcott. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shilcott 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Shilcott. 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 36 military records available for the last name Shilcott. For the veterans among your Shilcott ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shilcott lifespan?

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