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Flitcraft Family History

Flitcraft Name Meaning

Altered form of English Flitcroft a Lancashire surname which is probably a habitational name from a lost or unidentified place called with Old English croft ‘paddock’.

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


Similar surnames: Craycraft, Northcraft, Cockcroft, Haycraft, Chalcraft, Fairall

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Where is the Flitcraft family from?

You can see how Flitcraft families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Flitcraft family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Flitcraft families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 26 Flitcraft families living in Lancashire. This was about 93% of all the recorded Flitcraft's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Flitcraft families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Flitcraft surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Flitcraft ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Flitcraft. 50% of Flitcraft 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
    50%
  • Confectioner (maker seller)
    50%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Flitcraft. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Flitcraft 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 114 immigration records available for the last name Flitcraft. 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 311 military records available for the last name Flitcraft. For the veterans among your Flitcraft ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Flitcraft lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Flitcraft life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Flitcraft in 1966 was 60, and 66 in 2004.

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