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Raycroft Family History

Raycroft 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, Craycroft, Raycraft, Roycroft, Maycroft, Haycraft, Craycraft

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Where is the Raycroft family from?

You can see how Raycroft families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Raycroft family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Raycroft families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there were 12 Raycroft families living in London. This was about 29% of all the recorded Raycroft's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Raycroft families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Raycroft 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 Raycroft ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Raycroft. 100% of Raycroft 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 3,000 census records available for the last name Raycroft. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Raycroft 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 490 immigration records available for the last name Raycroft. 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 256 military records available for the last name Raycroft. For the veterans among your Raycroft ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Raycroft lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Raycroft life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Raycroft in 1966 was 70, and 77 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Raycroft

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Raycroft 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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