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Wamscott Family History

Wamscott 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: Walcott, Wainscott, Tapscott, Arscott, Wescott, Prescott, Escott

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Where is the Wamscott family from?

You can see how Wamscott families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wamscott family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Wamscott family living in Kentucky. This was about 50% of all the recorded Wamscott's in USA. Kentucky and 1 other state had the highest population of Wamscott families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wamscott 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 90 census records available for the last name Wamscott. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wamscott 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Wamscott. 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 243 military records available for the last name Wamscott. For the veterans among your Wamscott ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wamscott lifespan?

Between 1973 and 1974, in the United States, Wamscott life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Wamscott in 1973 was 84, and 67 in 1974.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wamscott 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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