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Wescoe Family History

Wescoe 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: Escoe, Wesche, Welcome, Esco, Vesco, Pesce, Weston, Besco, Roscoe

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Where is the Wescoe family from?

You can see how Wescoe families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wescoe family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Wescoe families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 24 Wescoe families living in Yorkshire. This was about 77% of all the recorded Wescoe's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Wescoe families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wescoe surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Wescoe ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Wescoe. 100% of Wescoe 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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Wescoe. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wescoe 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 132 immigration records available for the last name Wescoe. 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 87 military records available for the last name Wescoe. For the veterans among your Wescoe ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wescoe lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Wescoe life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Wescoe in 1963 was 71, and 84 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Wescoe

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wescoe 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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