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Northcroft Family History

Northcroft Surname Meaning

from one or more of the numerous minor places called Northcroft or Norcroft such as Northcroft Cottage in Egham (Surrey) Nor Croft in Eakring (Notts) Norcroft in Cawthorne and Norcroft in Hawksworth (both WR Yorks).

The place-names derive from Middle English north ‘north northern’ + croft ‘small enclosure’ (Old English norð croft).

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


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You can see how Northcroft families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Northcroft family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Northcroft families were found in USA in 1880, and United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 8 Northcroft families living in London. This was about 57% of all the recorded Northcroft's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Northcroft families in 1891.
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What did your Northcroft ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Northcroft. 72% of Northcroft 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
    72%
  • Private Means
    29%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Northcroft. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Northcroft 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 250 immigration records available for the last name Northcroft. 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 146 military records available for the last name Northcroft. For the veterans among your Northcroft ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Northcroft lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1995, in the United States, Northcroft life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Northcroft in 1965 was 64, and 82 in 1995.

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