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Bascott Family History

Bascott Surname Meaning

from Bascote in Warwicks. The place-name consists of an uncertain Old or Middle English first element + cot(e) ‘cottage’.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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You can see how Bascott families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bascott family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Bascott families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 5 Bascott families living in Warwickshire. This was about 83% of all the recorded Bascott's in United Kingdom. Warwickshire had the highest population of Bascott families in 1891.
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What did your Bascott ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Press Hand was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Bascott. 100% of Bascott women worked as a Press Hand.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Press Hand
    100%

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Census Records

There are 108 census records available for the last name Bascott. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bascott 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 27 immigration records available for the last name Bascott. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Bascott. For the veterans among your Bascott ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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