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Silcock Family History

Silcock Surname Meaning

English (mainly Lancashire): from the Middle English personal name Silcoc a diminutive of Sill.

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


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Where is the Silcock family from?

You can see how Silcock families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Silcock family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Silcock families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 607 Silcock families living in Lancashire. This was about 42% of all the recorded Silcock's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Silcock families in 1891.
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What did your Silcock ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Silcock. 17% of Silcock men worked as a General Labourer and 74% of Silcock women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Silcock were Farmer 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

  • General Labourer
    17%
  • Bricklayer
    9%
  • Retired
    6%
  • Farmer
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    74%
  • Domestic Duties
    3%
  • Cotton Weaver
    3%
  • Incapacitated
    2%

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Census Records

There are 23,000 census records available for the last name Silcock. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Silcock 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Silcock. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Silcock. For the veterans among your Silcock ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Silcock lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Silcock life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Silcock in 1962 was 70, and 54 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Silcock 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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