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Weiscott Family History

Weiscott 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: Wescott, Escott, Wainscott, Wilcott, Westcott, Wescoat, Prescott

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Where is the Weiscott family from?

You can see how Weiscott families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Weiscott family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Weiscott families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 2 Weiscott families living in Warwickshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Weiscott's in United Kingdom. Warwickshire had the highest population of Weiscott families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Weiscott 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 27 census records available for the last name Weiscott. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Weiscott 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Weiscott. 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 1 military records available for the last name Weiscott. For the veterans among your Weiscott ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Weiscott lifespan?

Between 1962 and 1992, in the United States, Weiscott life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1962. The average life expectancy for Weiscott in 1962 was 84, and 55 in 1992.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Weiscott 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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