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Hayeroft Family History

Hayeroft 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: Haycraft, Maycroft, Hayer, Rycroft, Barcroft, Howcroft, Bancroft

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Where is the Hayeroft family from?

You can see how Hayeroft families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hayeroft family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 4 Hayeroft families living in Essex. This was about 57% of all the recorded Hayeroft's in United Kingdom. Essex had the highest population of Hayeroft families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 66 census records available for the last name Hayeroft. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hayeroft 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 20 immigration records available for the last name Hayeroft. 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 4 military records available for the last name Hayeroft. For the veterans among your Hayeroft ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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