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Westacott Family History

Westacott Surname Meaning

From any of various places in Devon called Westacott (Devon) named with Old English west ‘west western’.

It is derived from the word cot which means ‘cottage hut shelter’.

See also Westcott.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Westacott family from?

You can see how Westacott families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Westacott family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Westacott families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 150 Westacott families living in Devon. This was about 40% of all the recorded Westacott's in United Kingdom. Devon had the highest population of Westacott families in 1891.
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What did your Westacott ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Westacott. 17% of Westacott men worked as a General Labourer and 73% of Westacott women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Westacott were Baker and Domestic Servant.

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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

  • General Labourer
    17%
  • Incapacitated
    17%
  • Cabinet Maker
    12%
  • Baker
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    73%
  • Incapacitated
    4%
  • Retired
    4%
  • Domestic Servant
    3%

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Census Records

There are 9,000 census records available for the last name Westacott. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Westacott 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 636 immigration records available for the last name Westacott. 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 572 military records available for the last name Westacott. For the veterans among your Westacott ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Westacott lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Westacott life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Westacott in 1963 was 78, and 86 in 2003.

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