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Wscott Family History

Wscott 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: Escott, Scott, Wescott, Cott, Slott, Walcott, Schott, Scutt, Stott

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Where is the Wscott family from?

You can see how Wscott families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wscott family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Wscott family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Wscott's in USA. New York had the highest population of Wscott families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wscott 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 29 census records available for the last name Wscott. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wscott 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 Wscott. 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 1 military records available for the last name Wscott. For the veterans among your Wscott ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wscott 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Wscott

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