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Upcott Family History

Upcott Surname Meaning

from one or other of the numerous places in Devon called Upcot(t) or from Upcote Farm in Withington (Gloucs). The place-names derive from Old English upp ‘up upper’ + cot ‘cottage hut shelter’.

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


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Where is the Upcott family from?

You can see how Upcott families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Upcott family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1920. The most Upcott families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 48 Upcott families living in London. This was about 45% of all the recorded Upcott's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Upcott families in 1891.
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What did your Upcott ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Upcott. 73% of Upcott women worked as an Unpaid Domestic 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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    73%
  • Housewife
    5%
  • Shorthand Typist
    4%
  • Secretary
    4%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Upcott. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Upcott 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 273 immigration records available for the last name Upcott. 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 171 military records available for the last name Upcott. For the veterans among your Upcott ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Upcott lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2000, in the United States, Upcott life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Upcott in 1969 was 78, and 76 in 2000.

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