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Shewcroft Family History

Shewcroft 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: Howcroft, Beecroft, Wheatcroft, Ashcroft, Shroff, Stewart, Cockcroft

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Where is the Shewcroft family from?

You can see how Shewcroft families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shewcroft family name was found in the USA in 1840. In 1840 there was 1 Shewcroft family living in North Carolina. This was 100% of all the recorded Shewcroft's in USA. North Carolina had the highest population of Shewcroft families in 1840.
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Census Records

There are 87 census records available for the last name Shewcroft. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shewcroft 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 17 immigration records available for the last name Shewcroft. 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 Shewcroft. For the veterans among your Shewcroft ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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