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Pescott Family History

Pescott Surname Meaning

see Peasgood.

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


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Where is the Pescott family from?

You can see how Pescott families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pescott family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1871 and 1891. The most Pescott families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 57 Pescott families living in Sussex. This was about 49% of all the recorded Pescott's in United Kingdom. Sussex had the highest population of Pescott families in 1891.
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What did your Pescott ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Master Butcher and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Pescott. 50% of Pescott men worked as a Master Butcher and 90% of Pescott women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Pescott were General Labourer and Housewife.

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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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Master Butcher
    50%
  • General Labourer
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    90%
  • Charwoman
    5%
  • Housewife
    5%

What Pescott family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Pescott. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pescott 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 184 immigration records available for the last name Pescott. 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 191 military records available for the last name Pescott. For the veterans among your Pescott ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pescott lifespan?

Average Pescott life expectancy in 2003 was 84 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pescott 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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