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Beycroft Family History

Beycroft 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, Rycroft, Barcroft, Bancroft, Becraft, Roycroft, Maycroft

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Where is the Beycroft family from?

You can see how Beycroft families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Beycroft family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Beycroft families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 13 Beycroft families living in Northumberland. This was 100% of all the recorded Beycroft's in United Kingdom. Northumberland had the highest population of Beycroft families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 29 census records available for the last name Beycroft. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Beycroft 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Beycroft. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Beycroft. For the veterans among your Beycroft ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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