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Westcoll Family History

Westcoll 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: Westall, Westcott, Westfall, Westrope, Stoll, Westhoff, Weston

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Where is the Westcoll family from?

You can see how Westcoll families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Westcoll family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Westcoll families were found in Scotland in 1891. In 1891 there were 4 Westcoll families living in Perthshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Westcoll's in Scotland. Perthshire had the highest population of Westcoll families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Westcoll 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 61 census records available for the last name Westcoll. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Westcoll 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Westcoll. 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 4 military records available for the last name Westcoll. For the veterans among your Westcoll ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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