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Oscroft Family History

Oscroft Surname Meaning

from Oxcroft in Bolsover (Derbys). The place-name derives from Old English oxa ‘ox’ + croft ‘enclosure’.

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


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Where is the Oscroft family from?

You can see how Oscroft families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Oscroft family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1911. The most Oscroft families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 170 Oscroft families living in Nottinghamshire. This was about 66% of all the recorded Oscroft's in United Kingdom. Nottinghamshire had the highest population of Oscroft families in 1891.
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What did your Oscroft 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 Oscroft. 17% of Oscroft men worked as a General Labourer and 84% of Oscroft women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Oscroft were Master Builder and Incapacitated.

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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
    17%
  • Bus Conductor
    17%
  • Clerk In Holy Orders
    17%
  • Master Builder
    17%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    84%
  • Housewife
    6%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    4%
  • Incapacitated
    3%

What Oscroft family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Oscroft. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Oscroft 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 239 immigration records available for the last name Oscroft. 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 266 military records available for the last name Oscroft. For the veterans among your Oscroft ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Oscroft lifespan?

Between 1979 and 1987, in the United States, Oscroft life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Oscroft in 1979 was 66, and 73 in 1987.

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