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Nethercott Family History

Nethercott Surname Meaning

English (Devon and Somerset): habitational name from one or more of the many minor places called Nethercott in Devon (the placename occurs in the parishes of Alverdiscott, Braunston, Broadwood Kelly, Broadwoodwidger, Chawleigh, Iddesleigh, Lifton, Oakford, Parkham, Rose Ash, Spreyton, and Tetcott) or from Nethercote (Northamptonshire) or from Nethercote in Lewknor or Nethercott in Tackley (both in Oxfordshire).

All of the placenames derive from Middle English nether ‘lower’ + cot ‘cottage’ (Old English neothera, cot), except Nethercote in Lewknor, Oxfordshire, which derives from Middle English other ‘other’ (Old English ōther) + cot, with the N- due to misdivision of Middle English atten other.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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You can see how Nethercott families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nethercott family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Nethercott families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 92 Nethercott families living in London. This was about 25% of all the recorded Nethercott's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Nethercott families in 1891.
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What did your Nethercott 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 Nethercott. 24% of Nethercott men worked as a General Labourer and 77% of Nethercott women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Nethercott were Old Age Pensioner and Incapacitated.

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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

  • General Labourer
    24%
  • Colliery Hewer
    20%
  • Farm Labourer
    10%
  • Old Age Pensioner
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    77%
  • Housewife
    4%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    3%
  • Incapacitated
    2%

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Passenger Lists

There are 879 immigration records available for the last name Nethercott. 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 775 military records available for the last name Nethercott. For the veterans among your Nethercott ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nethercott lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Nethercott life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Nethercott in 1963 was 69, and 91 in 2004.

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