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Westcote Family History

Westcote 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, Westgate, Westrope, Westrate, Wescott, Welcome, Wetmore

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Where is the Westcote family from?

You can see how Westcote families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Westcote family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Westcote families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 5 Westcote families living in London. This was about 83% of all the recorded Westcote's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Westcote families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Westcote 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 Westcote ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Retired and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Westcote. 100% of Westcote men worked as a Retired and 100% of Westcote 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Retired
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Westcote family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 382 census records available for the last name Westcote. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Westcote 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 87 immigration records available for the last name Westcote. 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 91 military records available for the last name Westcote. For the veterans among your Westcote ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Westcote lifespan?

Between 1976 and 2000, in the United States, Westcote life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Westcote in 1976 was 93, and 91 in 2000.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Westcote

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Westcote 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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