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Hocroft Family History

Hocroft 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, Croft, Rycroft, Holdcroft, Cockroft, Roycroft, Horvat

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Where is the Hocroft family from?

You can see how Hocroft families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hocroft family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Hocroft families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 6 Hocroft families living in Warwickshire. This was about 75% of all the recorded Hocroft's in United Kingdom. Warwickshire had the highest population of Hocroft families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 467 census records available for the last name Hocroft. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hocroft 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 55 immigration records available for the last name Hocroft. 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 9 military records available for the last name Hocroft. For the veterans among your Hocroft ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hocroft lifespan?

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