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Hillcott Family History

Hillcott 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: Wilcott, Chilcott, Silcott, Willmott, Willcutt, Gillott, Elliott

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Where is the Hillcott family from?

You can see how Hillcott families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hillcott family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Hillcott families were found in Scotland in 1841. In 1841 there were 5 Hillcott families living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Hillcott's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Hillcott families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hillcott 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 44 census records available for the last name Hillcott. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hillcott 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 immigration records available for the last name Hillcott. 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 military records available for the last name Hillcott. For the veterans among your Hillcott ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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