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Shoecroft Family History

Shoecroft 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, Holdcroft, Ashcroft, Roycroft, Shroff, Schoenrock

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Where is the Shoecroft family from?

You can see how Shoecroft families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shoecroft family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Shoecroft families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 9 Shoecroft families living in New York. This was about 47% of all the recorded Shoecroft's in USA. New York had the highest population of Shoecroft families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 126 census records available for the last name Shoecroft. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shoecroft 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Shoecroft. 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 11 military records available for the last name Shoecroft. For the veterans among your Shoecroft ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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