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Reycroft Family History

Reycroft 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, Roycroft, Beecroft, Craycroft, Raycraft, Maycroft, Croft

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Where is the Reycroft family from?

You can see how Reycroft families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Reycroft family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Reycroft families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 6 Reycroft families living in Monmouthshire. This was about 60% of all the recorded Reycroft's in United Kingdom. Monmouthshire had the highest population of Reycroft families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Reycroft 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 Reycroft ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Reycroft. 100% of Reycroft 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%

What Reycroft family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 559 census records available for the last name Reycroft. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Reycroft 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 142 immigration records available for the last name Reycroft. 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 80 military records available for the last name Reycroft. For the veterans among your Reycroft ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Reycroft lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1996, in the United States, Reycroft life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Reycroft in 1963 was 85, and 97 in 1996.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Reycroft

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Reycroft 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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