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Narracott Family History

Narracott Surname Meaning

The name Narracott originates from one or more locations in Devon, derived from the Middle English term north, meaning ‘north’ or ‘northern’, combined with cot, which means ‘cottage’ in Old English (norð cot).

This place-name is found in several parishes, including Bittadon, Bratton Fleming, East Putford, Exbourne, Inwardleigh, Meshaw, Milton Abbot, George Nympton, and East Worlington.

There is likelihood of confusion arising with the place-name Northcott, which may be related but is distinct from Narracott.

Understanding the etymology and geographic distribution of the name can provide insight into the historical significance of these locations.

Overall, the analysis of place-names like Narracott reflects the linguistic and cultural heritage of Devon.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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You can see how Narracott families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Narracott family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Narracott families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 21 Narracott families living in Devon. This was about 27% of all the recorded Narracott's in United Kingdom. Devon and 1 other county had the highest population of Narracott families in 1891.
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What did your Narracott ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Bricklayer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Narracott. 100% of Narracott men worked as a Bricklayer and 91% of Narracott women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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

  • Bricklayer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    91%
  • Domestic Duties
    10%

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Census Records

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Passenger Lists

There are 144 immigration records available for the last name Narracott. 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 105 military records available for the last name Narracott. For the veterans among your Narracott ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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