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Silcott Family History

Silcott Surname Meaning

English (London):: possibly in some cases an irregular development of the placename Chilcote (Leicestershire) named with Old English cild ‘child young person retainer’ + cot ‘cottage hut shelter’ though early bearer forms point to a lost Middle English placename from seli + cot(e) ‘blessed cottage(s)’.

Perhaps a variant of Silcock; see Silcox.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Silcott family from?

You can see how Silcott families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Silcott family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Silcott families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 21 Silcott families living in London. This was about 95% of all the recorded Silcott's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Silcott families in 1891.
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What did your Silcott ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Silcott. 100% of Silcott women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Silcott. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Silcott 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 306 immigration records available for the last name Silcott. 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 725 military records available for the last name Silcott. For the veterans among your Silcott ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Silcott lifespan?

Between 1950 and 2004, in the United States, Silcott life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Silcott in 1950 was 58, and 63 in 2004.

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