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Elcroft Family History

Elcroft Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Croft, Rycroft, Beecroft, Elliott, Escott, Elrod, Proft, Loft, Alcott

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Where is the Elcroft family from?

You can see how Elcroft families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Elcroft family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Elcroft family living in Massachusetts. This was 100% of all the recorded Elcroft's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Elcroft families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Elcroft surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 3 census records available for the last name Elcroft. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Elcroft 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 immigration records available for the last name Elcroft. 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 Elcroft. For the veterans among your Elcroft ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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