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Vancott Family History

Vancott 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: Van Cott, Walcott, Talcott, Alcott, Marcott, Vannett, Calcote, Cott

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Where is the Vancott family from?

You can see how Vancott families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Vancott family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Vancott families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 17 Vancott families living in Ontario. This was about 47% of all the recorded Vancott's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Vancott families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Vancott surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Vancott ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer and Income were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Vancott. 100% of Vancott men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Vancott women worked as an Income. .

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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 1921

  • Farmer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Income
    100%
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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Vancott. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vancott 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 293 immigration records available for the last name Vancott. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 454 military records available for the last name Vancott. For the veterans among your Vancott ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vancott lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Vancott life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1953, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Vancott in 1953 was 56, and 78 in 2004.

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