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Harcroft Family History

Harcroft 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: Barcroft, Haycraft, Howcroft, Bancroft, Harcrow, Maycroft, Parrott

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Where is the Harcroft family from?

You can see how Harcroft families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Harcroft family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Harcroft family living in Maine. This was 100% of all the recorded Harcroft's in USA. Maine had the highest population of Harcroft families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Harcroft 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 Harcroft ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Weaver was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Harcroft. 100% of Harcroft women worked as a Weaver.

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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

  • Weaver
    100%

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Census Records

There are 52 census records available for the last name Harcroft. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Harcroft 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Harcroft. 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 2 military records available for the last name Harcroft. For the veterans among your Harcroft ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Harcroft lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Harcroft 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Harcroft

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