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Norcup Family History

Norcup Surname Meaning

of uncertain origin; perhaps a variant of Northcott.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Norcup family from?

You can see how Norcup families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Norcup family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1891. The most Norcup families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 82 Norcup families living in Staffordshire. This was about 94% of all the recorded Norcup's in United Kingdom. Staffordshire had the highest population of Norcup families in 1891.
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What did your Norcup ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Police Constable and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Norcup. 28% of Norcup men worked as a Police Constable and 88% of Norcup women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Norcup were Hairdresser tobacco Dealer and House Duties.

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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

  • Police Constable
    28%
  • Incapacitated
    19%
  • Colliery Hewer Heavy Worker
    19%
  • Hairdresser tobacco Dealer
    19%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    88%
  • Unpaid Domestic Dut
    7%
  • House Duties
    7%

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Census Records

There are 962 census records available for the last name Norcup. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Norcup 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 38 immigration records available for the last name Norcup. 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 56 military records available for the last name Norcup. For the veterans among your Norcup ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Norcup lifespan?

Between 1969 and 1995, in the United States, Norcup life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Norcup in 1969 was 46, and 41 in 1995.

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