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Northcut Family History

Northcut Surname Meaning

English: variant of Northcutt.

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


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Where is the Northcut family from?

You can see how Northcut families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Northcut family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Northcut families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 3 Northcut families living in Lancashire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Northcut's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Northcut families in 1891.
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What did your Northcut ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Northcut. 34% of Northcut men worked as a Farmer and 22% of Northcut women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Northcut were Salesman and Fruit Packer.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    34%
  • Laborer
    17%
  • Carpenter
    6%
  • Salesman
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    22%
  • Maid
    18%
  • Cook
    11%
  • Fruit Packer
    11%

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Census Records

There are 7,000 census records available for the last name Northcut. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Northcut 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 67 immigration records available for the last name Northcut. 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 840 military records available for the last name Northcut. For the veterans among your Northcut ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Northcut lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Northcut life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Northcut in 1955 was 46, and 87 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Northcut 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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