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Escoto Name Meaning

Spanish: ethnic name from escoto originally denoting a Gaelic speaker from Ireland or Scotland; later a Scot someone from Scotland. See Scott .

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


Similar surnames: Escott, Scotto, Scott, Scotch, Vesco, Coto, Escobar, Cato, Sesto

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Where is the Escoto family from?

You can see how Escoto families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Escoto family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Escoto families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 3 Escoto families living in British Columbia. This was 100% of all the recorded Escoto's in Canada. British Columbia had the highest population of Escoto families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Escoto surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Escoto ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Escoto. 60% of Escoto men worked as a Laborer. .

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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 1940

  • Laborer
    60%
  • Upholster
    14%
  • Gardener
    14%
  • Tailor
    14%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Escoto. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Escoto 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 Escoto. 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 160 military records available for the last name Escoto. For the veterans among your Escoto ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Escoto lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Escoto life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1964. The average life expectancy for Escoto in 1953 was 38, and 79 in 2004.

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