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Beecroft Family History

Beecroft Surname Meaning

English (Yorkshire and Nottinghamshire): habitational name from Beecroft Hall in Horton in Ribblesdale Yorkshire.

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


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Where is the Beecroft family from?

You can see how Beecroft families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Beecroft family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Beecroft families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 500 Beecroft families living in Yorkshire. This was about 38% of all the recorded Beecroft's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Beecroft families in 1891.
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What did your Beecroft 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 Beecroft. 18% of Beecroft men worked as a General Labourer and 74% of Beecroft women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Beecroft were Bricklayer Heavy Worker and Unpaid Domestic.

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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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer
    18%
  • Lorry Driver
    5%
  • Farmer
    5%
  • Bricklayer Heavy Worker
    4%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    74%
  • Housewife
    4%
  • Private Means
    3%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    3%

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Census Records

There are 31,000 census records available for the last name Beecroft. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Beecroft 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Beecroft. 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 Beecroft. For the veterans among your Beecroft ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Beecroft lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Beecroft life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Beecroft in 1960 was 63, and 75 in 2004.

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