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Elcott Family History

Elcott 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: Escott, Alcott, Olcott, Cott, Elliott, Lott, Slott, Walcott, Talcott

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Where is the Elcott family from?

You can see how Elcott families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Elcott family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Elcott families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 6 Elcott families living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Elcott's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Elcott families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Elcott surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Elcott ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Elcott ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 241 census records available for the last name Elcott. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Elcott 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 27 immigration records available for the last name Elcott. 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 25 military records available for the last name Elcott. For the veterans among your Elcott ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Elcott lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1986, in the United States, Elcott life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Elcott in 1968 was 79, and 80 in 1986.

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