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Shilcutt Family History

Shilcutt 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: Chilcutt, Chilcott, Silcott, Shelnutt, Wilcutt, Scutt, Wilcott, Shutt

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Where is the Shilcutt family from?

You can see how Shilcutt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shilcutt family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Shilcutt families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 13 Shilcutt families living in Tennessee. This was about 59% of all the recorded Shilcutt's in USA. Tennessee had the highest population of Shilcutt families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shilcutt surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What Shilcutt family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 201 census records available for the last name Shilcutt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shilcutt 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Shilcutt. 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 38 military records available for the last name Shilcutt. For the veterans among your Shilcutt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shilcutt lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1997, in the United States, Shilcutt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Shilcutt in 1963 was 83, and 80 in 1997.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Shilcutt 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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