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Wenscott Family History

Wenscott 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: Wescott, Escott, Wainscott, Westcott, Linscott, Wescoat, Prescott

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Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wenscott 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 16 census records available for the last name Wenscott. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wenscott 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 Wenscott. 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 6 military records available for the last name Wenscott. For the veterans among your Wenscott ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wenscott lifespan?

Between 1979 and 1996, in the United States, Wenscott life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Wenscott in 1979 was 66, and 69 in 1996.

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