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Nocter Family History

Nocter Surname 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: Notter, Docter, Porter, Oster, Otter, Notte, Bolter, Cotter, Koster

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Where is the Nocter family from?

You can see how Nocter families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nocter family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Nocter families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Nocter family living in Essex. This was 100% of all the recorded Nocter's in United Kingdom. Essex had the highest population of Nocter families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Nocter surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 66 census records available for the last name Nocter. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nocter 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Nocter. 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 1 military records available for the last name Nocter. For the veterans among your Nocter ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nocter lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Nocter 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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