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Shichett Family History

Shichett 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: Shiflett, Shackett, Prichett, Shiplett, Hackett, Schott, Pichette

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Where is the Shichett family from?

You can see how Shichett families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shichett family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 8 Shichett families living in Yorkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Shichett's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Shichett families in 1891.
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Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Shichett ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 12 census records available for the last name Shichett. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shichett 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 Shichett. 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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There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Shichett. For the veterans among your Shichett ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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