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Rycroft Family History

Rycroft Surname Meaning

English (Lancashire and Yorkshire): variant of Roycroft.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Rycroft family from?

You can see how Rycroft families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rycroft family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Rycroft families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 323 Rycroft families living in Lancashire. This was about 32% of all the recorded Rycroft's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Rycroft families in 1891.
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What did your Rycroft ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Rycroft. 11% of Rycroft men worked as a General Labourer and 73% of Rycroft women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Rycroft were Dairy Farmer and Cotton Weaver.

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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

  • General Labourer
    11%
  • Cotton Weaver
    11%
  • Railway Clerk
    9%
  • Dairy Farmer
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    73%
  • Housewife
    5%
  • Private Means
    3%
  • Cotton Weaver
    3%

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Census Records

There are 16,000 census records available for the last name Rycroft. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rycroft 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Rycroft. 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 Rycroft. For the veterans among your Rycroft ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rycroft lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Rycroft life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Rycroft in 1961 was 45, and 83 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rycroft 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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