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Escott Family History

Escott Surname Meaning

English: habitational name from any of various places called from Old English ēast ‘eastern’ + cot ‘cottage(s)’.

For example, Eastcott (Middlesex, Wiltshire), Eastcotts (Bedfordshire), and Eastcourt (Wiltshire).

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


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Where is the Escott family from?

You can see how Escott families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Escott family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Escott families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 20 Escott families living in Manitoba. This was about 57% of all the recorded Escott's in Canada. Manitoba had the highest population of Escott families in 1911.
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What did your Escott ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Labourer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Escott. 50% of Escott men worked as a Labourer.

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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

  • Labourer
    50%
  • Farmer
    50%

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Census Records

There are 21,000 census records available for the last name Escott. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Escott 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 Escott. 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 Escott. For the veterans among your Escott ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Escott lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Escott life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Escott in 1960 was 44, and 71 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Escott 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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