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Morecraft Family History

Morecraft Surname Meaning

English (Buckinghamshire): variant of Moorcroft. This form of the surname is rare in Britain.

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


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Where is the Morecraft family from?

You can see how Morecraft families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Morecraft family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Morecraft families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 46 Morecraft families living in Lancashire. This was about 20% of all the recorded Morecraft's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Morecraft families in 1891.
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What did your Morecraft ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Morecraft. 87% of Morecraft 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
    87%
  • Cap Winder (doubling M
    7%
  • Housekeeper
    7%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Morecraft. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Morecraft 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 105 immigration records available for the last name Morecraft. 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 271 military records available for the last name Morecraft. For the veterans among your Morecraft ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Morecraft lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Morecraft life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Morecraft in 1961 was 58, and 33 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Morecraft 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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