This page needs Javascript enabled in order to work properly. Click here for instructions on how to enable it in your browser.
Surname Header Image
Get access to Northcliffe family records.Start a 14-Day Free Trial

Northcliffe Family History

Northcliffe Surname Meaning

see Norcliffe.

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


Similar surnames

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Where is the Northcliffe family from?

You can see how Northcliffe families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Northcliffe family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Northcliffe families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 7 Northcliffe families living in Staffordshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Northcliffe's in United Kingdom. Staffordshire had the highest population of Northcliffe families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Northcliffe surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Northcliffe 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 Northcliffe. 50% of Northcliffe men worked as a General Labourer and 67% of Northcliffe women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Northcliffe were Unemployed and Housewife.

View Census Data for Northcliffe | Data not to scale

*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
    50%
  • Unemployed
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    67%
  • Domestic Servant
    17%
  • Housewife
    17%

What Northcliffe family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 360 census records available for the last name Northcliffe. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Northcliffe census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search UK census records for Northcliffe

Passenger Lists

There are 88 immigration records available for the last name Northcliffe. 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.

View all Northcliffe immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 34 military records available for the last name Northcliffe. For the veterans among your Northcliffe ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Northcliffe military records

You've only scratched the surface of Northcliffe family history

Discover More

What is the average Northcliffe lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2000, in the United States, Northcliffe life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Northcliffe in 1970 was 64, and 39 in 2000.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Northcliffe 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.

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Northcliffe family tree

Explore Your Tree
Search for another surname
Enter last name/surname
Start a 14-Day Free Trial