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Norcott Name Meaning

English: variant of Northcutt .

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


Similar surnames: Norcutt, Northcott, Olcott, Morfitt, Porritt, Noblitt, Perrott

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Where is the Norcott family from?

You can see how Norcott families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Norcott family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Norcott families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 12 Norcott families living in Quebec. This was about 48% of all the recorded Norcott's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Norcott families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Norcott surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Norcott 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 Norcott. 22% of Norcott men worked as a General Labourer and 80% of Norcott women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Norcott were Gardener and Private Means. .

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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 1939

  • General Labourer
    22%
  • Builders Labourer
    16%
  • Bricklayer
    11%
  • Gardener
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    80%
  • Unpaid Domestic Dut
    3%
  • Housewife
    3%
  • Private Means
    2%
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Census Records

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

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What is the average Norcott lifespan?

Between 1949 and 2004, in the United States, Norcott life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Norcott in 1949 was 39, and 78 in 2004.

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