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Origins of the Vellacott surname

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Where do most Vellacotts live?

In 1921, most Vellacotts lived in South West.


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Interesting facts about Vellacotts

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You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!

We have 1,380 records for the Vellacott surname. The oldest one dates back to 1850.

Who were Vellacotts most likely to marry?

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What are the most common Vellacott first names?

  • John
  • William
  • Elizabeth
  • Mary

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Common jobs for Vellacotts

Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.

Common Female occupations for Vellacotts in 1921
Dressmaker

17

Living On Own Means

9

Annuitant

6

House Keeper

6

Widow

5

Common Male occupations for Vellacotts in 1921
Farmer

28

Mate

17

Farmers Son

16

Master

9

Chartered Accountant

7

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