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Westcoat Family History

Westcoat 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: Westcott, Wescoat, Wescott, Escott, Westgate, Westrope, Westhoff

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Where is the Westcoat family from?

You can see how Westcoat families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Westcoat family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Westcoat families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 13 Westcoat families living in London. This was about 54% of all the recorded Westcoat's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Westcoat families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Westcoat 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 Westcoat ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Truck Driver and Nurse were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Westcoat. 34% of Westcoat men worked as a Truck Driver and 100% of Westcoat women worked as a Nurse.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Truck Driver
    34%
  • Laborer
    34%
  • Farmer
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Nurse
    100%

What Westcoat family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Westcoat. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Westcoat 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 73 immigration records available for the last name Westcoat. 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 313 military records available for the last name Westcoat. For the veterans among your Westcoat ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Westcoat lifespan?

Between 1950 and 2003, in the United States, Westcoat life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1950, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Westcoat in 1950 was 18, and 61 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Westcoat

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Westcoat 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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