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Prescoat Family History

Prescoat 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, Trescott, Wescoat, Prescod, Preston, Escott, Prevost

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Where is the Prescoat family from?

You can see how Prescoat families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Prescoat family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Prescoat families were found in USA in 1880. In 1881 there were 6 Prescoat families living in Angus. This was 100% of all the recorded Prescoat's in Scotland. Angus had the highest population of Prescoat families in 1881.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Prescoat 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 394 census records available for the last name Prescoat. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Prescoat 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Prescoat. 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 82 military records available for the last name Prescoat. For the veterans among your Prescoat ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Prescoat lifespan?

Average Prescoat life expectancy in 1981 was 66 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 71.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Prescoat 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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