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 Nocton family records.Start a 14-Day Free Trial

Nocton Family History

Nocton Surname Meaning

from Nocton (Lincs) which is recorded as Nochetune in 1086 Nocton' in 1177.

The place-name probably derives from Old English hnoc ‘wether sheep’ + tūn ‘enclosure settlement’.

Compare Noton.

Source: The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain, 2021


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 Nocton family from?

You can see how Nocton families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nocton family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Nocton families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 38 Nocton families living in Lancashire. This was about 31% of all the recorded Nocton's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Nocton families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Nocton surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
Mapbox
© Mapbox © OpenStreetMap Improve this map

What did your Nocton ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Nocton. 100% of Nocton women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

View Census Data for Nocton | 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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Nocton family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Nocton. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nocton census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search UK census records for Nocton

Passenger Lists

There are 322 immigration records available for the last name Nocton. 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 Nocton immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 240 military records available for the last name Nocton. For the veterans among your Nocton ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Nocton military records

You've only scratched the surface of Nocton family history

Discover More

What is the average Nocton lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Nocton life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Nocton in 1960 was 55, and 73 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Nocton

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Nocton 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 Nocton family tree

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