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Weskett Family History

Weskett Name Meaning

see Westcott .

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


Similar surnames: Heskett, Baskett, Beckett, Hesketh, Foskett, Haskett, Wickett

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Where is the Weskett family from?

You can see how Weskett families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Weskett family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1911. The most Weskett families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1840 there were 3 Weskett families living in North Carolina. This was 100% of all the recorded Weskett's in USA. North Carolina had the highest population of Weskett families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Weskett surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Weskett ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Housekeeper was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Weskett. 100% of Weskett women worked as a Housekeeper. .

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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 Female Occupations In 1921

  • Housekeeper
    100%
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Census Records

There are 337 census records available for the last name Weskett. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Weskett 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 79 immigration records available for the last name Weskett. 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 30 military records available for the last name Weskett. For the veterans among your Weskett ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Weskett lifespan?

Between 1969 and 1989, in the United States, Weskett life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Weskett in 1969 was 81, and 69 in 1989.

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