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Becraft Name Meaning

English (Middlesex): variant of Beecroft .

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


Similar surnames: Craft, Raycraft, Seratt, Crafts, Cracraft, Brant, Barratt, Becket

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Where is the Becraft family from?

You can see how Becraft families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Becraft family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Becraft families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 19 Becraft families living in London. This was about 56% of all the recorded Becraft's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Becraft families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Becraft surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Becraft ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Becraft. 100% of Becraft 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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%
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Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Becraft. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Becraft 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 161 immigration records available for the last name Becraft. 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 Becraft. For the veterans among your Becraft ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Becraft lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Becraft life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Becraft in 1953 was 76, and 70 in 2004.

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