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Waycott Family History

Waycott Surname Meaning

English (Devon): habitational name from an unidentified minor place called as ‘the cottage by the wayside’.

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


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Where is the Waycott family from?

You can see how Waycott families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Waycott family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Waycott families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 14 Waycott families living in New Brunswick. This was about 82% of all the recorded Waycott's in Canada. New Brunswick had the highest population of Waycott families in 1911.
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What did your Waycott ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer Heavy Worker and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Waycott. 60% of Waycott men worked as a General Labourer Heavy Worker and 81% of Waycott women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Waycott were Farmer and Domestic Servant.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer Heavy Worker
    60%
  • Farmer
    40%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    81%
  • Incapacitated
    12%
  • Domestic Servant
    8%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Waycott. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Waycott 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 437 immigration records available for the last name Waycott. 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 190 military records available for the last name Waycott. For the veterans among your Waycott ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Waycott lifespan?

Between 1948 and 2004, in the United States, Waycott life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Waycott in 1948 was 37, and 61 in 2004.

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