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Arscott Family History

Arscott Name Meaning

English (Devon):: habitational name from either of two places in Devon called Arscott. One is in the parish of Holsworthy the other is in the parish of Ashwater. habitational name from Addiscott in South Tawton Devon recorded as Arscott alias Addiscott in 1658. The post-medieval surname is difficult to distinguish from 1 above without locational or genealogical evidence. habitational name from Arscott in Shropshire.

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

Similar surnames: Prescott, Muscott, Escott, Westcott, Wilcott, Linscott, Tapscott

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Where is the Arscott family from?

You can see how Arscott families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Arscott family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Arscott families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 69 Arscott families living in Ontario. This was about 79% of all the recorded Arscott's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Arscott families in 1911.

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What did your Arscott ancestors do for a living?

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Top Male Occupations In 1921

Farmer
48%
Tanner
18%
Carpenter
12%
Clerk
12%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

Housekeeper
100%

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Passenger Lists
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Census Records

There are 14,000 census records available for the last name Arscott. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Arscott 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Arscott. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Arscott. For the veterans among your Arscott ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Arscott lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2003, in the United States, Arscott life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Arscott in 1958 was 34, and 78 in 2003.

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