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Ecot Family History

Ecot 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: Pecot, Cott, Root, Hecht, Eck, Cote, Escott, Colt, East, Elo

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Where is the Ecot family from?

You can see how Ecot families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ecot family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Ecot families living in New York. This was about 67% of all the recorded Ecot's in USA. New York had the highest population of Ecot families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ecot 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 62 census records available for the last name Ecot. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ecot 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 19 immigration records available for the last name Ecot. 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 7 military records available for the last name Ecot. For the veterans among your Ecot ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ecot lifespan?

Average Ecot life expectancy in 1974 was 42 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ecot 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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