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Rencroft Family History

Rencroft 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, Bancroft, Roycroft, Croft, Barcroft, Howcroft

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Where is the Rencroft family from?

You can see how Rencroft families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rencroft family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 13 Rencroft families living in Yorkshire. This was about 93% of all the recorded Rencroft's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Rencroft families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 138 census records available for the last name Rencroft. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rencroft 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Rencroft. 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 18 military records available for the last name Rencroft. For the veterans among your Rencroft ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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