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Weiskott Family History

Weiskott 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: Weiskopf, Wescott, Escott, Wainscott, Wilcott, Westcott, Zeisloft

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Where is the Weiskott family from?

You can see how Weiskott families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Weiskott family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Weiskott families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Weiskott's in USA. New York had the highest population of Weiskott families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Weiskott surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Weiskott ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Weiskott ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 72 census records available for the last name Weiskott. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Weiskott 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 16 immigration records available for the last name Weiskott. 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 9 military records available for the last name Weiskott. For the veterans among your Weiskott ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Weiskott lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2003, in the United States, Weiskott life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Weiskott in 1960 was 45, and 84 in 2003.

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