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Haycroft Family History

Haycroft Surname Meaning

for a dweller ‘(by the) hay croft’ from Middle English hai hei ‘hay’ (Old English hēg) + croft ‘croft’.

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


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Where is the Haycroft family from?

You can see how Haycroft families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Haycroft family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Haycroft families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 8 Haycroft families living in Surrey. This was about 24% of all the recorded Haycroft's in United Kingdom. Surrey had the highest population of Haycroft families in 1891.
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What did your Haycroft ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Haycroft. 93% of Haycroft women worked as an Unpaid Domestic 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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    93%
  • Sister Of Mercy
    8%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Haycroft. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Haycroft 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 359 immigration records available for the last name Haycroft. 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 227 military records available for the last name Haycroft. For the veterans among your Haycroft ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Haycroft lifespan?

Between 1964 and 1988, in the United States, Haycroft life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Haycroft in 1964 was 63, and 96 in 1988.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Haycroft 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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