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Whatcott Family History

Whatcott Surname Meaning

Origin undetermined.

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


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Where is the Whatcott family from?

You can see how Whatcott families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Whatcott family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Whatcott families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 21 Whatcott families living in Gloucestershire. This was about 30% of all the recorded Whatcott's in United Kingdom. Gloucestershire had the highest population of Whatcott families in 1891.
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What did your Whatcott 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 Whatcott. 50% of Whatcott men worked as a General Labourer and 100% of Whatcott 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

  • General Labourer
    50%
  • Farm Worker Tractor Driver
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Whatcott. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Whatcott 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 178 immigration records available for the last name Whatcott. 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 143 military records available for the last name Whatcott. For the veterans among your Whatcott ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Whatcott lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Whatcott life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Whatcott in 1954 was 39, and 79 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Whatcott 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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