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Hitchcott Family History

Hitchcott Surname Meaning

variant of Hitchcock.

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


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Where is the Hitchcott family from?

You can see how Hitchcott families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hitchcott family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Hitchcott families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 9 Hitchcott families living in Devon. This was about 64% of all the recorded Hitchcott's in United Kingdom. Devon had the highest population of Hitchcott families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hitchcott surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Hitchcott ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Horseman On Farm and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Hitchcott. 100% of Hitchcott men worked as a Horseman On Farm and 86% of Hitchcott 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

  • Horseman On Farm
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    86%
  • Housewife
    15%

What Hitchcott family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 129 census records available for the last name Hitchcott. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hitchcott 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Hitchcott. 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 29 military records available for the last name Hitchcott. For the veterans among your Hitchcott ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hitchcott lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2002, in the United States, Hitchcott life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1966. The average life expectancy for Hitchcott in 1966 was 88, and 79 in 2002.

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