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Northcoat Family History

Northcoat 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: Northcott, Northcraft, Northcutt, Northway, Northam, Northrop

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Where is the Northcoat family from?

You can see how Northcoat families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Northcoat family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1891. The most Northcoat families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 19 Northcoat families living in Cornwall. This was about 79% of all the recorded Northcoat's in United Kingdom. Cornwall had the highest population of Northcoat families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Northcoat 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 436 census records available for the last name Northcoat. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Northcoat 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 23 immigration records available for the last name Northcoat. 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 20 military records available for the last name Northcoat. For the veterans among your Northcoat ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Northcoat lifespan?

Average Northcoat life expectancy in 1983 was 71 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 72.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Northcoat 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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