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Weslcott Family History

Weslcott 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: Westcott, Wescott, Walcott, Escott, Wilcott, Wolcott, Wescoat

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Where is the Weslcott family from?

You can see how Weslcott families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Weslcott family name was found in the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1911. The most Weslcott families were found in United Kingdom in 1891, and Canada in 1911. In 1891 there were 4 Weslcott families living in Devon. This was about 80% of all the recorded Weslcott's in United Kingdom. Devon had the highest population of Weslcott families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Weslcott 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 Weslcott ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Weslcott. 100% of Weslcott men worked as a Salesman.

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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

  • Salesman
    100%

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Census Records

There are 105 census records available for the last name Weslcott. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Weslcott 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 14 immigration records available for the last name Weslcott. 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 3 military records available for the last name Weslcott. For the veterans among your Weslcott ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Weslcott lifespan?

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Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Weslcott

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