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Coroft Family History

Coroft 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: Croft, Corona, Cornet, Cort, Proft, Boroff, Crout, Looft, Coro

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Where is the Coroft family from?

You can see how Coroft families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Coroft family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 7 Coroft families living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Coroft's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Coroft families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 30 census records available for the last name Coroft. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Coroft 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 13 immigration records available for the last name Coroft. 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 4 military records available for the last name Coroft. For the veterans among your Coroft ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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