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Northesk Family History

Northesk Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Northey, Northern, Northen, North, Cortes, Borghese, Northway

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Where is the Northesk family from?

You can see how Northesk families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Northesk family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 4 Northesk families living in Hampshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Northesk's in United Kingdom. Hampshire had the highest population of Northesk families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Northesk surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 69 census records available for the last name Northesk. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Northesk 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 16 immigration records available for the last name Northesk. 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 2 military records available for the last name Northesk. For the veterans among your Northesk ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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