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Philcot Family History

Philcot 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: Philpot, Chilcott, Picot, Chilcote, Philo, Pilot, Philson, Philmon

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Where is the Philcot family from?

You can see how Philcot families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Philcot family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 3 Philcot families living in Kent. This was 100% of all the recorded Philcot's in United Kingdom. Kent had the highest population of Philcot families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Philcot surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Philcot ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Philcot. 100% of Philcot 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 43 census records available for the last name Philcot. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Philcot 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Philcot. 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 Philcot. For the veterans among your Philcot ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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