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Hawcroft Family History

Hawcroft Surname Meaning

probably a variant of Holcroft.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Hawcroft family from?

You can see how Hawcroft families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hawcroft family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Hawcroft families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 121 Hawcroft families living in Yorkshire. This was about 85% of all the recorded Hawcroft's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Hawcroft families in 1891.
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What did your Hawcroft ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Farmer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Hawcroft. 31% of Hawcroft men worked as a Farmer and 92% of Hawcroft women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Hawcroft were Incapacitated and Household 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Farmer
    31%
  • General Labourer
    24%
  • Iron Grinder
    16%
  • Incapacitated
    16%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    92%
  • Cotton Weaver
    4%
  • Unpaid Domestic Dut
    3%
  • Household Duties
    3%

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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Hawcroft. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hawcroft 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 199 immigration records available for the last name Hawcroft. 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 193 military records available for the last name Hawcroft. For the veterans among your Hawcroft ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hawcroft lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1999, in the United States, Hawcroft life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Hawcroft in 1963 was 89, and 86 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hawcroft 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.

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