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Acott Family History

Acott Name 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: Cott, Alcott, Scott, Ott, Lott, Pott, Abbott, Cotta, Catt, Bott

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Where is the Acott family from?

You can see how Acott families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Acott family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Acott families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 208 Acott families living in Kent. This was about 50% of all the recorded Acott's in United Kingdom. Kent had the highest population of Acott families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Acott 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 Acott ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Farmworker and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Acott. 14% of Acott men worked as a Farmworker and 75% of Acott women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Acott were Agricultural Labourer and Household Duties (unpaid). .

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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

  • Farmworker
    14%
  • General Labourer
    10%
  • Retired
    8%
  • Agricultural Labourer
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    75%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    5%
  • Housewife
    4%
  • Household Duties (unpaid)
    2%
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Census Records

There are 9,000 census records available for the last name Acott. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Acott 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 885 immigration records available for the last name Acott. 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 500 military records available for the last name Acott. For the veterans among your Acott ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Acott lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Acott life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Acott in 1965 was 90, and 79 in 2004.

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