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Dray Cott Family History

Dray Cott 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: Van Cott, Prescott, Walcott, Drayton, Talcott, Derricott, Da Costa

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Where is the Dray Cott family from?

You can see how Dray Cott families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dray Cott family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 21 Dray Cott families living in Leicestershire. This was about 84% of all the recorded Dray Cott's in United Kingdom. Leicestershire had the highest population of Dray Cott families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 34 census records available for the last name Dray Cott. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dray Cott 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 Dray Cott. 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 Dray Cott. For the veterans among your Dray Cott ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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