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Pecott Family History

Pecott 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: Pecot, Cott, Pott, Prescott, Escott, Pecore, Plott, Alcott, Pett

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Where is the Pecott family from?

You can see how Pecott families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pecott family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Pecott families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 6 Pecott families living in Quebec. This was about 86% of all the recorded Pecott's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Pecott families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pecott 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 403 census records available for the last name Pecott. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pecott 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 17 immigration records available for the last name Pecott. 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 34 military records available for the last name Pecott. For the veterans among your Pecott ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pecott lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Pecott life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Pecott in 1966 was 78, and 91 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pecott 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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