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Rycraft Family History

Rycraft Surname Meaning

see Rycroft.

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


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Where is the Rycraft family from?

You can see how Rycraft families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rycraft family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Rycraft families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 71 Rycraft families living in Northamptonshire. This was about 49% of all the recorded Rycraft's in United Kingdom. Northamptonshire had the highest population of Rycraft families in 1891.
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What did your Rycraft ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Well Borer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Rycraft. 50% of Rycraft men worked as a Well Borer and 92% of Rycraft women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Rycraft were Motor Driver and Housewife.

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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

  • Well Borer
    50%
  • Motor Driver
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    92%
  • Housewife
    9%

What Rycraft family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Rycraft. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rycraft 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 108 immigration records available for the last name Rycraft. 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 Rycraft. For the veterans among your Rycraft ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rycraft lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2003, in the United States, Rycraft life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Rycraft in 1957 was 52, and 81 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rycraft 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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