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Norgate Family History

Norgate Surname Meaning

From one or more of the many places called Northgate, such as Northgate Hall in Warham (Norfolk), Northgate Farm in Ellisfield (Hants), and Northgate in Pinchbeck (Lincs). The place-names derive from Middle English north ‘north, northern’ + gate ‘gate’ or gate ‘path, road’.

In Old English, the term norð refers to ‘north’ while geat signifies ‘gate’. This indicates the geographical orientation of these locations.

The influence of Old Scandinavian language is also notable, with gata meaning ‘path’. This highlights the historical linguistic interplay in the region.

These names reflect not only the geographical features but also the cultural and historical significance of the areas they represent.

Understanding the etymology of Northgate enhances our appreciation for the local history and its geographical context.

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


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You can see how Norgate families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Norgate family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Norgate families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 224 Norgate families living in Hampshire. This was about 46% of all the recorded Norgate's in United Kingdom. Hampshire had the highest population of Norgate families in 1891.
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What did your Norgate 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 Norgate. 19% of Norgate men worked as a General Labourer and 71% of Norgate women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Norgate were Agricultural Labourer and 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer
    19%
  • Builders Labourer
    11%
  • Gardener
    9%
  • Agricultural Labourer
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    71%
  • Housewife
    5%
  • Housekeeper
    3%
  • Domestic Duties
    3%

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

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Between 1981 and 2001, in the United States, Norgate life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Norgate in 1981 was 69, and 84 in 2001.

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