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 Northcott family records.Start a 14-Day Free Trial

Northcott Family History

Northcott Surname Meaning

English (Devon and Cornwall): variant of Northcutt.

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


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 Northcott family from?

You can see how Northcott families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Northcott family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Northcott families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 742 Northcott families living in Devon. This was about 56% of all the recorded Northcott's in United Kingdom. Devon had the highest population of Northcott families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Northcott 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 Northcott 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 Northcott. 11% of Northcott men worked as a General Labourer and 75% of Northcott women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Northcott were Gardener and Unpaid Domestic.

View Census Data for Northcott | 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer
    11%
  • Farmer
    9%
  • Carpenter
    8%
  • Gardener
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    75%
  • Private Means
    3%
  • Incapacitated
    3%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    3%

What Northcott family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 32,000 census records available for the last name Northcott. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Northcott census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search UK census records for Northcott

Passenger Lists

There are 3,000 immigration records available for the last name Northcott. 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 Northcott immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 3,000 military records available for the last name Northcott. For the veterans among your Northcott ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Northcott military records

You've only scratched the surface of Northcott family history

Discover More

What is the average Northcott lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Northcott life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Northcott in 1957 was 41, and 72 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Northcott

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

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