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Howcroft Family History

Howcroft Surname Meaning

English (Lancashire and Yorkshire): probably a variant of Holdcraft.

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


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Where is the Howcroft family from?

You can see how Howcroft families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Howcroft family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Howcroft families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 12 Howcroft families living in Ontario. This was about 57% of all the recorded Howcroft's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Howcroft families in 1911.
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What did your Howcroft ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Howcroft. 30% of Howcroft men worked as a Farmer.

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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 1921

  • Farmer
    30%
  • Labourer
    30%
  • Engineer
    20%
  • Cutter
    20%

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Census Records

There are 16,000 census records available for the last name Howcroft. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Howcroft 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 Howcroft. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Howcroft. For the veterans among your Howcroft ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Howcroft lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Howcroft life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Howcroft in 1957 was 36, and 78 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Howcroft 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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