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Morcroft Family History

Morcroft 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: Barcroft, Howcroft, Morecraft, Roycroft, Maycroft, Morcom, Cockcroft

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Where is the Morcroft family from?

You can see how Morcroft families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Morcroft family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Morcroft families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 8 Morcroft families living in Lancashire. This was about 89% of all the recorded Morcroft's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Morcroft families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Morcroft surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Morcroft ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Morcroft. 100% of Morcroft 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
    100%

What Morcroft family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 249 census records available for the last name Morcroft. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Morcroft 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 59 immigration records available for the last name Morcroft. 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 18 military records available for the last name Morcroft. For the veterans among your Morcroft ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Morcroft lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2001, in the United States, Morcroft life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Morcroft in 1971 was 91, and 80 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Morcroft ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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