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Wescoat Family History

Wescoat Surname Meaning

English: variant of Westcott.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Wescoat family from?

You can see how Wescoat families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wescoat family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Wescoat families were found in USA in 1880. In 1871 there were 6 Wescoat families living in Fife. This was 100% of all the recorded Wescoat's in Scotland. Fife had the highest population of Wescoat families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wescoat 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 Wescoat ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Wescoat. 25% of Wescoat men worked as a Farmer and 34% of Wescoat women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Wescoat were Proprietor and Teacher.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    25%
  • Laborer
    19%
  • Salesman
    14%
  • Proprietor
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    34%
  • Housekeeper
    23%
  • Bookkeeper
    23%
  • Teacher
    23%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Wescoat. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wescoat 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 119 immigration records available for the last name Wescoat. 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 615 military records available for the last name Wescoat. For the veterans among your Wescoat ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wescoat lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Wescoat life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1954, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Wescoat in 1954 was 42, and 87 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Wescoat

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wescoat 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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