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Bacott Family History

Bacott Name 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: Bacote, Bacot, Batt, Cott, Bott, Bacon, Walcott, Escott, Talcott

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Where is the Bacott family from?

You can see how Bacott families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bacott family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Bacott families were found in USA in 1880, and United Kingdom in 1891. In 1840 there was 1 Bacott family living in South Carolina. This was 100% of all the recorded Bacott's in USA. South Carolina had the highest population of Bacott families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bacott surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Bacott ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Bacott. 100% of Bacott men worked as a Farmer. .

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 274 census records available for the last name Bacott. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bacott 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Bacott. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 89 military records available for the last name Bacott. For the veterans among your Bacott ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bacott lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2003, in the United States, Bacott life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Bacott in 1969 was 66, and 59 in 2003.

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