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Beccroft Family History

Beccroft 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: Beecroft, Barcroft, Bancroft, Becraft, Cockcroft, Croft, Rycroft

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Where is the Beccroft family from?

You can see how Beccroft families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Beccroft family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Beccroft families were found in Scotland in 1901. In 1901 there were 4 Beccroft families living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Beccroft's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Beccroft families in 1901.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Beccroft 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 Beccroft ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Beccroft. 100% of Beccroft 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
    100%

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Census Records

There are 229 census records available for the last name Beccroft. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Beccroft 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Beccroft. 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 4 military records available for the last name Beccroft. For the veterans among your Beccroft ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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