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Escroft Family History

Escroft 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: Escott, Croft, Rycroft, Beecroft, Ashcroft, Shroff, Schott, Sprott

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Where is the Escroft family from?

You can see how Escroft families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Escroft family name was found in Scotland between 1861 and 1901. The most Escroft families were found in and Scotland in 1861. In 1861 there were 6 Escroft families living in Renfrewshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Escroft's in Scotland. Renfrewshire had the highest population of Escroft families in 1861.
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Census Records

There are 13 census records available for the last name Escroft. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Escroft 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 immigration records available for the last name Escroft. 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 Escroft. For the veterans among your Escroft ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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