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Silcroft Family History

Silcroft 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: Silcott, Croft, Rycroft, Wilcott, Beecroft, Holdcroft, Barcroft

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Where is the Silcroft family from?

You can see how Silcroft families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Silcroft family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Silcroft family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Silcroft's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Silcroft families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Silcroft surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 20 census records available for the last name Silcroft. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Silcroft 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Silcroft. 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 Silcroft. For the veterans among your Silcroft ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Silcroft lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1971, in the United States, Silcroft life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Silcroft in 1967 was 71, and 85 in 1971.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Silcroft 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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