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Wescott Name Meaning

English (southwestern): variant of Westcott .

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


Similar surnames: Wescoat, Westcott, Escott, Trescott, Yellott, Woolcott, Jemmott

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Where is the Wescott family from?

You can see how Wescott families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wescott family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Wescott families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 53 Wescott families living in Ontario. This was about 58% of all the recorded Wescott's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Wescott families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wescott surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Wescott ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Wescott. 72% of Wescott men worked as a Farmer and 31% of Wescott women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Wescott were Salesman and Nurse. .

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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
    72%
  • Farmers Son
    15%
  • Farmer Shop
    8%
  • Salesman
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Teacher
    31%
  • Stenographer
    24%
  • Clerk
    16%
  • Nurse
    16%
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Census Records

There are 43,000 census records available for the last name Wescott. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wescott 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Wescott. 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 7,000 military records available for the last name Wescott. For the veterans among your Wescott ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wescott lifespan?

Between 1945 and 2004, in the United States, Wescott life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1945, and highest in 1950. The average life expectancy for Wescott in 1945 was 25, and 79 in 2004.

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