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Northcote Family History

Northcote Surname Meaning

see Northcott.

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


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Where is the Northcote family from?

You can see how Northcote families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Northcote family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Northcote families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 112 Northcote families living in Devon. This was about 24% of all the recorded Northcote's in United Kingdom. Devon and 1 other county had the highest population of Northcote families in 1891.
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What did your Northcote ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Farmer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Northcote. 27% of Northcote men worked as a Farmer and 70% of Northcote women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Northcote were Farmer Mixxed and Housekeeper.

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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

  • Farmer
    27%
  • Retired
    16%
  • Incapacitated
    16%
  • Farmer Mixxed
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    70%
  • Private Means
    10%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    4%
  • Housekeeper
    4%

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Census Records

There are 10,000 census records available for the last name Northcote. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Northcote 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Northcote. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Northcote. For the veterans among your Northcote ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Northcote lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Northcote life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Northcote in 1965 was 74, and 86 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Northcote 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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