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Bencroft Family History

Bencroft 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, Bancroft, Barcroft, Benchoff, Becraft, Croft, Benbrook

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Where is the Bencroft family from?

You can see how Bencroft families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bencroft family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Bencroft families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 3 Bencroft families living in Worcestershire. This was 100% of all the recorded Bencroft's in United Kingdom. Worcestershire had the highest population of Bencroft families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 598 census records available for the last name Bencroft. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bencroft 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 101 immigration records available for the last name Bencroft. 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 67 military records available for the last name Bencroft. For the veterans among your Bencroft ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bencroft lifespan?

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