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Wiscott Family History

Wiscott 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: Wilcott, Wescott, Walcott, Escott, Wainscott, Westcott, Muscott

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Where is the Wiscott family from?

You can see how Wiscott families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wiscott family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Wiscott families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 2 Wiscott families living in Indiana. This was about 50% of all the recorded Wiscott's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Wiscott families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wiscott 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 Wiscott ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and New Worker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Wiscott. 36% of Wiscott men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Wiscott women worked as a New Worker. Some less common occupations for Americans named Wiscott were Bakers and Stenographer. .

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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
    36%
  • Farmer
    24%
  • Salesman
    18%
  • Bakers
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • New Worker
    34%
  • Operator
    34%
  • Stenographer
    34%
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What Wiscott family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 808 census records available for the last name Wiscott. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wiscott 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 49 immigration records available for the last name Wiscott. 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 99 military records available for the last name Wiscott. For the veterans among your Wiscott ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wiscott lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2002, in the United States, Wiscott life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Wiscott in 1968 was 64, and 78 in 2002.

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