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Meadowcroft Family History

Meadowcroft Surname 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


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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 1911 there were 2 Meadowcroft families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Meadowcroft's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Meadowcroft families in 1911.
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What did your Meadowcroft ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Labourer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Meadowcroft. 100% of Meadowcroft men worked as a Labourer.

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Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Labourer
    100%

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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 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 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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