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Nanacott Family History

Nanacott Name 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: Van Cott, Walcott, Talcott, Wainscott, Tapscott, Alcott, Linscott

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Where is the Nanacott family from?

You can see how Nanacott families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nanacott family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 4 Nanacott families living in Devon. This was 100% of all the recorded Nanacott's in United Kingdom. Devon had the highest population of Nanacott families in 1891.
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Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Nanacott ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 57 census records available for the last name Nanacott. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nanacott 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Nanacott. 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 Nanacott. For the veterans among your Nanacott ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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