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Walscott Family History

Walscott Surname 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: Walcott, Talcott, Wainscott, Wilcott, Tapscott, Alcott, Arscott

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Where is the Walscott family from?

You can see how Walscott families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Walscott family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Walscott families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Walscott family living in Dakota Territory. This was about 50% of all the recorded Walscott's in USA. Dakota Territory and 1 other state had the highest population of Walscott families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Walscott surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 54 census records available for the last name Walscott. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Walscott 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Walscott. 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 3 military records available for the last name Walscott. For the veterans among your Walscott ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Walscott lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Walscott ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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