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Bycott Family History

Bycott 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: Cott, Bott, Escott, Brott, Alcott, Lycett, Yott, Lynott, Scott

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Where is the Bycott family from?

You can see how Bycott families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bycott family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Bycott families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 16 Bycott families living in Staffordshire. This was about 73% of all the recorded Bycott's in United Kingdom. Staffordshire had the highest population of Bycott families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bycott 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 242 census records available for the last name Bycott. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bycott 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 28 immigration records available for the last name Bycott. 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 23 military records available for the last name Bycott. For the veterans among your Bycott ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bycott lifespan?

Between 1953 and 1999, in the United States, Bycott life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Bycott in 1953 was 48, and 54 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bycott 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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