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Trescott Name Meaning

English: variant of Truscott . This form of the surname is very rare in Britain and Ireland.

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


Similar surnames: Prescott, Escott, Truscott, Wescott, Olcott, Redditt, Trevett

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Where is the Trescott family from?

You can see how Trescott families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Trescott family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Trescott families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 8 Trescott families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 30% of all the recorded Trescott's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Trescott families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Trescott surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Trescott ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Trescott. 19% of Trescott men worked as a Laborer and 43% of Trescott women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Trescott were Clerk and Office Clerk. .

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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

  • Laborer
    19%
  • Farmer
    18%
  • Salesman
    16%
  • Clerk
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    43%
  • Bookkeeper
    29%
  • Office Clerk
    29%
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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Trescott. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Trescott 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 373 immigration records available for the last name Trescott. 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 912 military records available for the last name Trescott. For the veterans among your Trescott ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Trescott lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Trescott life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Trescott in 1955 was 52, and 65 in 2004.

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