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Hilchcock Family History

Hilchcock 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: Hitchcock, Wilcock, Hillock, Heathcock, Harthcock, Hathcock

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Where is the Hilchcock family from?

You can see how Hilchcock families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hilchcock family name was found in the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1911. The most Hilchcock families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 7 Hilchcock families living in Staffordshire. This was about 88% of all the recorded Hilchcock's in United Kingdom. Staffordshire had the highest population of Hilchcock families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hilchcock surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Hilchcock ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Hilchcock. 100% of Hilchcock 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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 94 census records available for the last name Hilchcock. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hilchcock 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Hilchcock. 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 15 military records available for the last name Hilchcock. For the veterans among your Hilchcock ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hilchcock lifespan?

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Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Hilchcock

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