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Maycroft Family History

Maycroft Surname Meaning

English: variant of Medcraft a habitational name from any of numerous minor placenames composed of Middle English mede ‘meadow’ + croft ‘croft small field’ examples of which occur in Oxfordshire, Hertfordshire, Leicestershire and elsewhere.

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Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Maycroft family from?

You can see how Maycroft families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Maycroft family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Maycroft families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 35 Maycroft families living in Worcestershire. This was about 34% of all the recorded Maycroft's in United Kingdom. Worcestershire had the highest population of Maycroft families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Maycroft 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 Maycroft ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Bricklayer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Maycroft. 34% of Maycroft men worked as a Bricklayer and 90% of Maycroft women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Maycroft were Farm Worker Dairy and Housewife.

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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

  • Bricklayer
    34%
  • General Labourer
    34%
  • Farm Worker Dairy
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    90%
  • Housewife
    10%

What Maycroft family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Maycroft. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Maycroft 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 117 immigration records available for the last name Maycroft. 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 222 military records available for the last name Maycroft. For the veterans among your Maycroft ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Maycroft lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Maycroft life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Maycroft in 1964 was 83, and 92 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Maycroft 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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