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Hoscroft Family History

Hoscroft 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, Holdcroft, Roycroft, Cockcroft, Croft, Haycraft, Rycroft

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Where is the Hoscroft family from?

You can see how Hoscroft families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hoscroft family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1920. The most Hoscroft families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 5 Hoscroft families living in Yorkshire. This was about 83% of all the recorded Hoscroft's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Hoscroft families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 81 census records available for the last name Hoscroft. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hoscroft 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Hoscroft. 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 3 military records available for the last name Hoscroft. For the veterans among your Hoscroft ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hoscroft lifespan?

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