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Erscott Family History

Erscott 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, Arscott, Prescott, Muscott, Escoto, Truscott, Scott, Trescott

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Where is the Erscott family from?

You can see how Erscott families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Erscott family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Erscott families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 4 Erscott families living in Devon. This was about 80% of all the recorded Erscott's in United Kingdom. Devon had the highest population of Erscott families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Erscott surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 97 census records available for the last name Erscott. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Erscott 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 18 immigration records available for the last name Erscott. 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 15 military records available for the last name Erscott. For the veterans among your Erscott ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Erscott lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Erscott 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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