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Hamcroft Family History

Hamcroft 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: Haycraft, Barcroft, Howcroft, Bancroft, Maycroft, Croft, Rycroft

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Where is the Hamcroft family from?

You can see how Hamcroft families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hamcroft family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there was 1 Hamcroft family living in Yorkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Hamcroft's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Hamcroft families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 19 census records available for the last name Hamcroft. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hamcroft 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 Hamcroft. 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 Hamcroft. For the veterans among your Hamcroft ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hamcroft lifespan?

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