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Morecroft Family History

Morecroft Surname Meaning

see Moorcroft.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Morecroft family from?

You can see how Morecroft families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Morecroft family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Morecroft families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 32 Morecroft families living in Lancashire. This was about 37% of all the recorded Morecroft's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Morecroft families in 1891.
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What did your Morecroft ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Morecroft. 60% of Morecroft men worked as a General Labourer and 85% of Morecroft women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Morecroft were Builders Labourer and Domestic Servant.

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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

  • General Labourer
    60%
  • Builders Labourer
    40%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    85%
  • Housewife
    4%
  • Unpaid Domestic Dutie
    4%
  • Domestic Servant
    3%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Morecroft. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Morecroft 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 452 immigration records available for the last name Morecroft. 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 282 military records available for the last name Morecroft. For the veterans among your Morecroft ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Morecroft lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2001, in the United States, Morecroft life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Morecroft in 1968 was 66, and 84 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Morecroft 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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