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Colcroft Family History

Colcroft 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: Cockcroft, Holdcroft, Howcroft, Cockroft, Roycroft, Croft, Colgrove

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Where is the Colcroft family from?

You can see how Colcroft families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Colcroft family name was found in the UK, and Scotland between 1891 and 1901. The most Colcroft families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 3 Colcroft families living in Yorkshire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Colcroft's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Colcroft families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Colcroft surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 201 census records available for the last name Colcroft. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Colcroft 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 36 immigration records available for the last name Colcroft. 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 20 military records available for the last name Colcroft. For the veterans among your Colcroft ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Colcroft 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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