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Sillcox Family History

Sillcox Name 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: Willcox, Silcox, Simcox, Zilliox, Wilcox, Dillon, Siller, Sullo

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Where is the Sillcox family from?

You can see how Sillcox families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sillcox family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Sillcox families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Sillcox family living in Sussex. This was 100% of all the recorded Sillcox's in United Kingdom. Sussex had the highest population of Sillcox families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sillcox surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Sillcox ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Sillcox. 100% of Sillcox men worked as a Farmer. .

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 291 census records available for the last name Sillcox. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sillcox 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 136 immigration records available for the last name Sillcox. 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 76 military records available for the last name Sillcox. For the veterans among your Sillcox ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sillcox lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2000, in the United States, Sillcox life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Sillcox in 1965 was 76, and 48 in 2000.

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