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Shecroff Family History

Shecroff 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: Shroff, Sherriff, Sheriff, Sheaff, Sheff, Beecroft, Ashcroft

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Where is the Shecroff family from?

You can see how Shecroff families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shecroff family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Shecroff families were found in USA in 1920, and Scotland in 1871. In 1871 there was 1 Shecroff family living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Shecroff's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Shecroff families in 1871.
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Census Records

There are 2 census records available for the last name Shecroff. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shecroff 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Shecroff. 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 3 military records available for the last name Shecroff. For the veterans among your Shecroff ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shecroff lifespan?

Between 1982 and 1986, in the United States, Shecroff life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Shecroff in 1982 was 94, and 92 in 1986.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Shecroff 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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