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Allcroft Family History

Allcroft Surname Meaning

variant of Aldcroft with loss of -d-.

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


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Where is the Allcroft family from?

You can see how Allcroft families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Allcroft family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1881 and 1920. The most Allcroft families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 46 Allcroft families living in Yorkshire. This was about 22% of all the recorded Allcroft's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Allcroft families in 1891.
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What did your Allcroft ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Retired and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Allcroft. 50% of Allcroft men worked as a Retired and 91% of Allcroft women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Allcroft were General Labourer (heavy Works and Unpaid Domestic.

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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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Retired
    50%
  • General Labourer (heavy Works
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    91%
  • Private Means
    5%
  • Domestic Duties
    3%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    3%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Allcroft. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Allcroft 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 373 immigration records available for the last name Allcroft. 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 298 military records available for the last name Allcroft. For the veterans among your Allcroft ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Allcroft lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2002, in the United States, Allcroft life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Allcroft in 1963 was 72, and 56 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Allcroft 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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