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Hescot Family History

Hescot 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: Hecht, Escott, Esco, Vesco, Besco, Escoto, Despot, Heston, Escoe

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Where is the Hescot family from?

You can see how Hescot families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hescot family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1891. The most Hescot families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 6 Hescot families living in Gloucestershire. This was about 75% of all the recorded Hescot's in United Kingdom. Gloucestershire had the highest population of Hescot families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hescot 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 64 census records available for the last name Hescot. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hescot 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Hescot. 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 2 military records available for the last name Hescot. For the veterans among your Hescot ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hescot lifespan?

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Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Hescot

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