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Winscot Family History

Winscot 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: Winston, Wainscott, Winslow, Linscott, Winsor, Inscoe, Winson, Insco

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Where is the Winscot family from?

You can see how Winscot families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Winscot family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Winscot families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 2 Winscot families living in Missouri. This was about 67% of all the recorded Winscot's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Winscot families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Winscot 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 216 census records available for the last name Winscot. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Winscot 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Winscot. 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 85 military records available for the last name Winscot. For the veterans among your Winscot ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Winscot lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Winscot life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Winscot in 1965 was 58, and 68 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Winscot 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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