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Escourt Family History

Escourt 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: Court, Escott, Belcourt, Mccourt, Lefcourt, Harcourt, Schur, Stout

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Where is the Escourt family from?

You can see how Escourt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Escourt family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Escourt families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 4 Escourt families living in Hampshire. This was about 80% of all the recorded Escourt's in United Kingdom. Hampshire had the highest population of Escourt families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Escourt 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 164 census records available for the last name Escourt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Escourt 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 43 immigration records available for the last name Escourt. 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 Escourt. For the veterans among your Escourt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Escourt lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2000, in the United States, Escourt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Escourt in 1969 was 70, and 91 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Escourt 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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