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Holcraft Family History

Holcraft 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: Holdcraft, Haycraft, Holdcroft, Howcroft, Chalcraft, Schoolcraft

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Where is the Holcraft family from?

You can see how Holcraft families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Holcraft family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Holcraft families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 4 Holcraft families living in Lancashire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Holcraft's in United Kingdom. Lancashire and 1 other county had the highest population of Holcraft families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Holcraft 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 Holcraft ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Holcraft. 100% of Holcraft 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
    100%

What Holcraft family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 361 census records available for the last name Holcraft. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Holcraft 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Holcraft. 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 51 military records available for the last name Holcraft. For the veterans among your Holcraft ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Holcraft lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2004, in the United States, Holcraft life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Holcraft in 1968 was 80, and 69 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Holcraft

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Holcraft 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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