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Glascott Family History

Glascott Surname Meaning

English: habitational name from Glascote in Tamworth (Warwickshire).

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Glascott family from?

You can see how Glascott families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Glascott family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Glascott families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 10 Glascott families living in Warwickshire. This was about 26% of all the recorded Glascott's in United Kingdom. Warwickshire had the highest population of Glascott families in 1891.
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What did your Glascott ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Dock Labourer Hworker and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Glascott. 50% of Glascott men worked as a Dock Labourer Hworker and 62% of Glascott women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Glascott were Assisting Grandfather On Farm and Unpaid Domestic.

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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

  • Dock Labourer Hworker
    50%
  • Assisting Grandfather On Farm
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    62%
  • Private Means
    24%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    16%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Glascott. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Glascott 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 234 immigration records available for the last name Glascott. 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 362 military records available for the last name Glascott. For the veterans among your Glascott ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Glascott lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Glascott life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Glascott in 1963 was 72, and 66 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Glascott 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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