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Sancroft Family History

Sancroft 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: Bancroft, Barcroft, Maycroft, Croft, Haycraft, Rycroft, Beecroft

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Where is the Sancroft family from?

You can see how Sancroft families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sancroft family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Sancroft families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 2 Sancroft families living in Norfolk. This was 100% of all the recorded Sancroft's in United Kingdom. Norfolk had the highest population of Sancroft families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sancroft 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 Sancroft ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Sancroft. 100% of Sancroft 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 Sancroft family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 479 census records available for the last name Sancroft. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sancroft 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 41 immigration records available for the last name Sancroft. 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 14 military records available for the last name Sancroft. For the veterans among your Sancroft ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sancroft lifespan?

Between 1978 and 1987, in the United States, Sancroft life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Sancroft in 1978 was 41, and 43 in 1987.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Sancroft

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sancroft 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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