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Housecroft Family History

Housecroft Surname Meaning

see Huscroft.

Source: The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain, 2021


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Where is the Housecroft family from?

You can see how Housecroft families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Housecroft family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1891. The most Housecroft families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 18 Housecroft families living in Yorkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Housecroft's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Housecroft families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Housecroft 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 Housecroft ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Engineers Jobbing Driller Small Work and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Housecroft. 100% of Housecroft men worked as an Engineers Jobbing Driller Small Work and 100% of Housecroft 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Engineers Jobbing Driller Small Work
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Housecroft family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Housecroft. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Housecroft 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 65 immigration records available for the last name Housecroft. 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 39 military records available for the last name Housecroft. For the veterans among your Housecroft ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Housecroft lifespan?

Between 1977 and 1988, in the United States, Housecroft life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Housecroft in 1977 was 80, and 90 in 1988.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Housecroft

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Housecroft 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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