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Alcot Family History

Alcot 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: Alcott, Alcon, Calcote, Alton, Falcon, Walcott, Alo, Arco, Talbot

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Where is the Alcot family from?

You can see how Alcot families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Alcot family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Alcot families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 7 Alcot families living in Hampshire. This was about 41% of all the recorded Alcot's in United Kingdom. Hampshire and 1 other county had the highest population of Alcot families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Alcot surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Alcot ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Weaver were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Alcot. 50% of Alcot men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Alcot women worked as a Weaver.

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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

  • Laborer
    50%
  • Farmer
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Weaver
    100%

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Census Records

There are 571 census records available for the last name Alcot. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Alcot 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 43 immigration records available for the last name Alcot. 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 84 military records available for the last name Alcot. For the veterans among your Alcot ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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