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Trescott Family History

Trescott Surname Meaning

English: variant of Truscott. This form of the surname is very rare in Britain and Ireland.

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


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Where is the Trescott family from?

You can see how Trescott families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Trescott family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Trescott families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 24 Trescott families living in Devon. This was about 21% of all the recorded Trescott's in United Kingdom. Devon had the highest population of Trescott families in 1891.
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What did your Trescott ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Gardener and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Trescott. 100% of Trescott men worked as a Gardener and 82% of Trescott 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Gardener
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    82%
  • Home Duties
    19%

What Trescott family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Trescott. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Trescott 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 373 immigration records available for the last name Trescott. 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 912 military records available for the last name Trescott. For the veterans among your Trescott ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Trescott lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Trescott life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Trescott in 1955 was 52, and 65 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Trescott 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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