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Witcraft Family History

Witcraft Surname Meaning

English: variant of Wheatcroft.

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


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Where is the Witcraft family from?

You can see how Witcraft families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Witcraft family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Witcraft families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Witcraft family living in Ohio. This was about 50% of all the recorded Witcraft's in USA. Ohio and 1 other state had the highest population of Witcraft families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Witcraft 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 Witcraft ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Witcraft. 31% of Witcraft men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Witcraft women worked as a Teacher.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    31%
  • Farmer
    24%
  • Truck Driver
    16%
  • Salesman
    16%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    100%

What Witcraft family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Witcraft. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Witcraft 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 32 immigration records available for the last name Witcraft. 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 280 military records available for the last name Witcraft. For the veterans among your Witcraft ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Witcraft lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Witcraft life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Witcraft in 1963 was 85, and 70 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Witcraft 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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