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Wastcoat Family History

Wastcoat 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: Westcott, Wescoat, Walcott, Hathcoat, Malicoat, Wasco, Wescott

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Where is the Wastcoat family from?

You can see how Wastcoat families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wastcoat family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Wastcoat families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Wastcoat family living in Massachusetts. This was 100% of all the recorded Wastcoat's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Wastcoat families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wastcoat 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 77 census records available for the last name Wastcoat. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wastcoat 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 38 immigration records available for the last name Wastcoat. 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 38 military records available for the last name Wastcoat. For the veterans among your Wastcoat ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wastcoat lifespan?

Between 1997 and 2000, in the United States, Wastcoat life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Wastcoat in 1997 was 84, and 78 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wastcoat 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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