Ascott Family History

Ascott Surname Meaning

The name Arscott is a variant derived from several places in Devon, pronounced /ˈɑ:skɔt/. Among these locations is Ascott under Wychwood in Oxon, which is recorded as Estcote in the year 1086 and Astcote in 1258.

Another notable location is Ascott in Stadhampton, also in Oxon. This place is recorded as Estcote around 1190 and Astecote in 1285. Additionally, Ascot in Sunninghill, Berks, was recorded as Ascote in 1269 and Astcote in 1348.

In Bucks, there is Ascott in Wing, which was recorded as Estcota and Ascote in the 13th century. These various place-names provide insight into the geographical roots of the name Arscott.

All these place-names derive from Old English, specifically the elements ēast, meaning 'east', and cot, meaning 'cottage'. This etymology reflects the historic significance of the locations associated with the name.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016

Similar surnames: Escott, Alcott, Arscott, Scott, Cott, Abbott, Slott, Walcott, Schott, Scutt

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You can see how Ascott families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ascott family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Ascott families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 100 Ascott families living in London. This was about 60% of all the recorded Ascott's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Ascott families in 1891.

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What did your Ascott ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, general lab and Unpaid domestic duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Ascott. 25% of Ascott men worked as a general lab and 83% of Ascott women worked as an Unpaid domestic duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Ascott were billiad table manufacturer heavy worker and Domestic duties.

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general lab

25%

Dairy farmer

25%

clerk naval stores importer

25%

billiad table manufacturer heavy worker

25%

Unpaid domestic duties

83%

Housewife

Unpaid domestic

Domestic duties

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Census Record

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Passenger List

There are 663 immigration records available for the last name Ascott. 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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Military Records

There are 442 military records available for the last name Ascott. For the veterans among your Ascott ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ascott lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2003, in the United States, Ascott life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Ascott in 1968 was 95, and 56 in 2003.

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Ascott Surname Meaning

In Bucks, there is Ascott in Wing, which was recorded as Estcota and Ascote in the 13th century. These various place-names provide insight into the geographical roots of the name Arscott.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016

Where is the Ascott family from?

What did your Ascott ancestors do for a living?

Data not to scale

We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

general lab

25%

Dairy farmer

25%

clerk naval stores importer

25%

billiad table manufacturer heavy worker

25%

Unpaid domestic duties

83%

Housewife

Unpaid domestic

Domestic duties

What Ascott family records will you find?

What is the average Ascott lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2003, in the United States, Ascott life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Ascott in 1968 was 95, and 56 in 2003.

Ascott Family History

Ascott Surname Meaning

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21,000 record(s) for Ascott

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Where is the Ascott family from?

What did your Ascott ancestors do for a living?

Top Male Occupations In 1939

Top Female Occupations In 1939

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Passenger List

Military Records

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What is the average Ascott lifespan?

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