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Escot Family History

Escot 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: Escott, Esco, Escoto, Escoe, Esch, Vesco, Scow, Picot, Besco, Estok

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Where is the Escot family from?

You can see how Escot families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Escot family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Escot families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1880 there were 2 Escot families living in Maryland. This was about 67% of all the recorded Escot's in USA. Maryland had the highest population of Escot families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Escot surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Escot ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Painter
    100%
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Census Records

There are 479 census records available for the last name Escot. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Escot 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 108 immigration records available for the last name Escot. 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 26 military records available for the last name Escot. For the veterans among your Escot ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Escot lifespan?

Between 1978 and 1996, in the United States, Escot life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Escot in 1978 was 82, and 48 in 1996.

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