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Estcourt Family History

Estcourt Surname Meaning

see Escott.

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


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Where is the Estcourt family from?

You can see how Estcourt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Estcourt family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Estcourt families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 32 Estcourt families living in Gloucestershire. This was about 24% of all the recorded Estcourt's in United Kingdom. Gloucestershire had the highest population of Estcourt families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Estcourt surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Estcourt 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 Estcourt. 67% of Estcourt men worked as a General Labourer and 81% of Estcourt women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Estcourt were Canal Boatman and Housekeeper.

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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
    67%
  • Canal Boatman
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    81%
  • Private Means
    9%
  • Household Duties
    4%
  • Housekeeper
    4%

What Estcourt family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Estcourt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Estcourt 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 357 immigration records available for the last name Estcourt. 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 170 military records available for the last name Estcourt. For the veterans among your Estcourt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Estcourt lifespan?

Between 1971 and 1991, in the United States, Estcourt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Estcourt in 1971 was 71, and 80 in 1991.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Estcourt

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Estcourt 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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