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Meadowcroft Family History

Meadowcroft Name Meaning

English: habitational name from a lost Meadowcroft in Middleton by Oldham (Lancashire). The placename derives from Old English mǣdwe oblique form of mǣd ‘meadow’ + croft ‘small enclosure’.

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


Similar surnames: Howcroft, Ashcroft, Holdcroft, Cockcroft, Beecroft, Wheatcroft

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Where is the Meadowcroft family from?

You can see how Meadowcroft families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Meadowcroft family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Meadowcroft families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 808 Meadowcroft families living in Lancashire. This was about 71% of all the recorded Meadowcroft's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Meadowcroft families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Meadowcroft surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Meadowcroft 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 Meadowcroft. 17% of Meadowcroft men worked as a General Labourer and 76% of Meadowcroft women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Meadowcroft were Motor Driver and Housekeeper. .

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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
    17%
  • Cotton Spinner
    8%
  • Incapacitated
    8%
  • Motor Driver
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    76%
  • Incapacitated
    3%
  • Cotton Weaver
    3%
  • Housekeeper
    2%
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Census Records

There are 15,000 census records available for the last name Meadowcroft. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Meadowcroft 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Meadowcroft. 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 Meadowcroft. For the veterans among your Meadowcroft ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Meadowcroft lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Meadowcroft life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1953, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Meadowcroft in 1953 was 34, and 70 in 2004.

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