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Peacott Family History

Peacott 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: Prescott, Escott, Peacock, Perrott, Peaco, Pecot, Wescott, Cott, Pott

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Where is the Peacott family from?

You can see how Peacott families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Peacott family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Peacott families were found in USA in 1880, and United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 2 Peacott families living in London. This was about 67% of all the recorded Peacott's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Peacott families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Peacott 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 100 census records available for the last name Peacott. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Peacott 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Peacott. 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 52 military records available for the last name Peacott. For the veterans among your Peacott ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Peacott lifespan?

Between 1975 and 2004, in the United States, Peacott life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Peacott in 1975 was 50, and 77 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Peacott 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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