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Fawcott Family History

Fawcott 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: Fawcett, Walcott, Talcott, Alcott, Faucett, Marcott, Calcote, Cott

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Where is the Fawcott family from?

You can see how Fawcott families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fawcott family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there was 1 Fawcott family living in Lancashire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Fawcott's in United Kingdom. Lancashire and 1 other county had the highest population of Fawcott families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fawcott 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 Fawcott ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Fawcott. 100% of Fawcott women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 193 census records available for the last name Fawcott. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fawcott 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 57 immigration records available for the last name Fawcott. 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 8 military records available for the last name Fawcott. For the veterans among your Fawcott ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fawcott lifespan?

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Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Fawcott

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