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Chilcoat Name Meaning

Altered form of English Chilcote .

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


Similar surnames: Chilcott, Chilcote, Hillman, Choat, Philpott, Chicoine, Wilmott

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Where is the Chilcoat family from?

You can see how Chilcoat families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Chilcoat family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Chilcoat families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 14 Chilcoat families living in Ohio. This was about 47% of all the recorded Chilcoat's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Chilcoat families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Chilcoat surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Chilcoat ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Chilcoat. 32% of Chilcoat men worked as a Farmer and 22% of Chilcoat women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Chilcoat were Salesman and Teacher. .

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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 1940

  • Farmer
    32%
  • Laborer
    24%
  • Truck Driver
    6%
  • Salesman
    4%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    22%
  • Clerk
    15%
  • Housekeeper
    11%
  • Teacher
    11%
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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Chilcoat. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Chilcoat 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 122 immigration records available for the last name Chilcoat. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 955 military records available for the last name Chilcoat. For the veterans among your Chilcoat ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Chilcoat lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Chilcoat life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Chilcoat in 1962 was 78, and 80 in 2004.

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