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Maycott Family History

Maycott 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: Marcott, Walcott, Talcott, Alcott, Muscott, Marcotte, Matott, Mayotte

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Where is the Maycott family from?

You can see how Maycott families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Maycott family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Maycott families were found in USA in 1880, USA in 1920, Canada in 1911, and Scotland in 1851. In 1851 there was 1 Maycott family living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Maycott's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Maycott families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Maycott 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 Maycott ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Maycott. 100% of Maycott 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 Maycott family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 87 census records available for the last name Maycott. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Maycott 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 27 immigration records available for the last name Maycott. 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 23 military records available for the last name Maycott. For the veterans among your Maycott ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Maycott lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Maycott life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Maycott in 1961 was 62, and 78 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Maycott 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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