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Dreycott Family History

Dreycott 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: Prescott, Trescott, Escott, Derricott, Arscott, Drott, Truscott

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Where is the Dreycott family from?

You can see how Dreycott families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dreycott family name was found in the UK, and Scotland between 1851 and 1891. The most Dreycott families were found in United Kingdom in 1891, and Scotland in 1851. In 1891 there was 1 Dreycott family living in Leicestershire. This was 100% of all the recorded Dreycott's in United Kingdom. Leicestershire had the highest population of Dreycott families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 65 census records available for the last name Dreycott. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dreycott 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Dreycott. 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 Dreycott. For the veterans among your Dreycott ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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