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Heathcote Family History

Heathcote Surname Meaning

English: habitational name from Heathcote in Hartington (Derbyshire), Heathcote in Warwick (Warwickshire), or Heathcote Farm in Wasperton (Warwickshire). The placenames derive from Old English hǣth ‘heath, heather’ + cot ‘cottage, hut, shelter’.

In Yorkshire, this name is pronounced Hethkett.

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


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Where is the Heathcote family from?

You can see how Heathcote families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Heathcote family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Heathcote families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 606 Heathcote families living in Lancashire. This was about 23% of all the recorded Heathcote's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Heathcote families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Heathcote 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 Heathcote ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Heathcote. 10% of Heathcote men worked as a General Labourer and 69% of Heathcote women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Heathcote were Gardener and Incapacitated.

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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 1939

  • General Labourer
    10%
  • Dairy Farmer
    9%
  • Incapacitated
    4%
  • Gardener
    3%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    69%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    4%
  • Private Means
    3%
  • Incapacitated
    2%

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Census Records

There are 41,000 census records available for the last name Heathcote. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Heathcote 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 5,000 immigration records available for the last name Heathcote. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 4,000 military records available for the last name Heathcote. For the veterans among your Heathcote ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Heathcote lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Heathcote life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Heathcote in 1955 was 39, and 77 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Heathcote ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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