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Eacott Family History

Eacott Surname Meaning

from Eycotfield in Rendcombe (Gloucs) which is recorded as Aicote in 1086 Eicot in 1221 Eacott in 173

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


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Where is the Eacott family from?

You can see how Eacott families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Eacott family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Eacott families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 37 Eacott families living in Gloucestershire. This was about 15% of all the recorded Eacott's in United Kingdom. Gloucestershire had the highest population of Eacott families in 1891.
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What did your Eacott ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Eacott. 25% of Eacott men worked as a General Labourer and 76% of Eacott women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Eacott were Insurance Agent and Housewife.

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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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer
    25%
  • Builders Labourer
    13%
  • Cowman
    13%
  • Insurance Agent
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    76%
  • Domestic Servant
    5%
  • Housekeeper
    4%
  • Housewife
    4%

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Census Records

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Passenger Lists

There are 454 immigration records available for the last name Eacott. 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 409 military records available for the last name Eacott. For the veterans among your Eacott ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Eacott lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2004, in the United States, Eacott life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Eacott in 1968 was 77, and 84 in 2004.

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