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Woodcroft Family History

Woodcroft Name Meaning

see Woodcraft .

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


Similar surnames: Holdcroft, Woodcock, Woodruff, Cockcroft, Woodrow, Howcroft, Woodroof

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Where is the Woodcroft family from?

You can see how Woodcroft families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Woodcroft family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Woodcroft families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 22 Woodcroft families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Woodcroft's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Woodcroft families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Woodcroft surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Woodcroft ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Housekeeper was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Woodcroft. 100% of Woodcroft women worked as a 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 Female Occupations In 1921

  • Housekeeper
    100%
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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Woodcroft. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Woodcroft 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 299 immigration records available for the last name Woodcroft. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 214 military records available for the last name Woodcroft. For the veterans among your Woodcroft ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Woodcroft lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2002, in the United States, Woodcroft life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Woodcroft in 1969 was 72, and 87 in 2002.

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