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Moorecroft Family History

Moorecroft 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: Morecraft, Cockcroft, Rycroft, Beecroft, Holdcroft, Barcroft

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Where is the Moorecroft family from?

You can see how Moorecroft families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Moorecroft family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Moorecroft families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 5 Moorecroft families living in Nottinghamshire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Moorecroft's in United Kingdom. Nottinghamshire had the highest population of Moorecroft families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Moorecroft 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 Moorecroft ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 648 census records available for the last name Moorecroft. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Moorecroft 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 222 immigration records available for the last name Moorecroft. 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 38 military records available for the last name Moorecroft. For the veterans among your Moorecroft ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Moorecroft lifespan?

Average Moorecroft life expectancy in 1973 was 48 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Moorecroft 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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