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Foncroft Family History

Foncroft 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: Howcroft, Bancroft, Roycroft, Cockcroft, Croft, Rycroft, Beecroft

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Where is the Foncroft family from?

You can see how Foncroft families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Foncroft family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1891. The most Foncroft families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 4 Foncroft families living in Yorkshire. This was about 80% of all the recorded Foncroft's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Foncroft families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 13 census records available for the last name Foncroft. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Foncroft 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Foncroft. 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 military records available for the last name Foncroft. For the veterans among your Foncroft ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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