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Ascott Family History

Ascott Surname Meaning

The name Arscott is a variant derived from several places in Devon, pronounced /ˈɑ:skɔt/. Among these locations is Ascott under Wychwood in Oxon, which is recorded as Estcote in the year 1086 and Astcote in 1258.

Another notable location is Ascott in Stadhampton, also in Oxon. This place is recorded as Estcote around 1190 and Astecote in 1285. Additionally, Ascot in Sunninghill, Berks, was recorded as Ascote in 1269 and Astcote in 1348.

In Bucks, there is Ascott in Wing, which was recorded as Estcota and Ascote in the 13th century. These various place-names provide insight into the geographical roots of the name Arscott.

All these place-names derive from Old English, specifically the elements ēast, meaning 'east', and cot, meaning 'cottage'. This etymology reflects the historic significance of the locations associated with the name.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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You can see how Ascott families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ascott family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Ascott families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 13 Ascott families living in Ontario. This was about 93% of all the recorded Ascott's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Ascott families in 1911.
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What did your Ascott ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Engineer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Ascott. 50% of Ascott men worked as an Engineer and 100% of Ascott women worked as a Housekeeper.

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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

  • Engineer
    50%
  • Laborer
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Housekeeper
    100%

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Passenger Lists

There are 663 immigration records available for the last name Ascott. 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 442 military records available for the last name Ascott. For the veterans among your Ascott ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ascott lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2003, in the United States, Ascott life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Ascott in 1968 was 95, and 56 in 2003.

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