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Raecroft Family History

Raecroft 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: Rycroft, Beecroft, Barcroft, Bancroft, Craycroft, Raycraft, Roycroft

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Where is the Raecroft family from?

You can see how Raecroft families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Raecroft family name was found in the UK, and Scotland between 1881 and 1891. The most Raecroft families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 5 Raecroft families living in Durham. This was 100% of all the recorded Raecroft's in United Kingdom. Durham had the highest population of Raecroft families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 28 census records available for the last name Raecroft. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Raecroft 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Raecroft. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Raecroft. For the veterans among your Raecroft ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Raecroft lifespan?

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