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Wescott Family History

Wescott Surname Meaning

English (southwestern): variant of Westcott.

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


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Where is the Wescott family from?

You can see how Wescott families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wescott family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Wescott families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 72 Wescott families living in London. This was about 25% of all the recorded Wescott's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Wescott families in 1891.
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What did your Wescott ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Farmer Retired and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Wescott. 60% of Wescott men worked as a Farmer Retired and 82% of Wescott women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Wescott were Plumber hot Water Fitter and Household 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

  • Farmer Retired
    60%
  • Plumber hot Water Fitter
    40%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    82%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    4%
  • Incapacitated
    3%
  • Household Duties
    3%

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Census Records

There are 43,000 census records available for the last name Wescott. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wescott 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Wescott. 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 7,000 military records available for the last name Wescott. For the veterans among your Wescott ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wescott lifespan?

Between 1945 and 2004, in the United States, Wescott life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1945, and highest in 1950. The average life expectancy for Wescott in 1945 was 25, and 79 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wescott 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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