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Bescott Family History

Bescott 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: Escott, Wescott, Prescott, Westcott, Muscott, Besco, Arscott, Escoto

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Where is the Bescott family from?

You can see how Bescott families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bescott family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Bescott families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 6 Bescott families living in Oxfordshire. This was about 55% of all the recorded Bescott's in United Kingdom. Oxfordshire had the highest population of Bescott families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bescott 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 Bescott ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Bescott. 100% of Bescott women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Bescott family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 165 census records available for the last name Bescott. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bescott 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 28 immigration records available for the last name Bescott. 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 8 military records available for the last name Bescott. For the veterans among your Bescott ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bescott lifespan?

Average Bescott life expectancy in 1990 was 74 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Bescott

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bescott ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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