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Whatcott Family History

Whatcott Name Meaning

Origin undetermined.

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


Similar surnames: Walcott, Westcott, Whitcomb, Talcott, Wilcott, Chilcott, Alcott

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Where is the Whatcott family from?

You can see how Whatcott families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Whatcott family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Whatcott families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1880 there were 5 Whatcott families living in Utah. This was 100% of all the recorded Whatcott's in USA. Utah had the highest population of Whatcott families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Whatcott surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Whatcott ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Teacher was the top reported job for people in the USA named Whatcott. 50% of Whatcott men worked as a Teacher. .

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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

  • Teacher
    50%
  • Laborer
    50%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Whatcott. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Whatcott 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 178 immigration records available for the last name Whatcott. 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 143 military records available for the last name Whatcott. For the veterans among your Whatcott ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Whatcott lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Whatcott life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Whatcott in 1954 was 39, and 79 in 2004.

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