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Whitcroft Family History

Whitcroft Surname Meaning

see Wheatcroft.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Whitcroft family from?

You can see how Whitcroft families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Whitcroft family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Whitcroft families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there were 10 Whitcroft families living in Leicestershire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Whitcroft's in United Kingdom. Leicestershire had the highest population of Whitcroft families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Whitcroft surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Whitcroft ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Whitcroft. 77% of Whitcroft 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
    77%
  • Private Means
    8%
  • Incapacitated
    8%
  • Shop Assistant (grocery )
    8%

What Whitcroft family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Whitcroft. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Whitcroft 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 291 immigration records available for the last name Whitcroft. 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 326 military records available for the last name Whitcroft. For the veterans among your Whitcroft ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Whitcroft lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Whitcroft life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Whitcroft in 1965 was 85, and 48 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Whitcroft 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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