Medcraft Family History

Medcraft Surname Meaning

From any of numerous minor place-names composed of Middle English mede ‘meadow’ + croft ‘croft small field’, examples of which occur in Oxon, Herts, Leics, and elsewhere.

These place-names reflect the agricultural landscape and usage of land during the Middle English period.

The term mede indicates the presence of meadows, suggesting fertile and grassy areas.

Meanwhile, croft refers to small fields typically associated with farming or grazing.

One notable example of this naming convention is Meadowcroft.

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

Similar surnames: Becraft, Merchant, Haycraft, Beecroft, Morecraft, Medrano, Craft, Ashcraft, Cracraft, Holdcraft

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259	Military Records
220	Immigration Records
4K	Census and Voter Lists
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Where is the Medcraft family from?

You can see how Medcraft families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Medcraft family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Medcraft families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 33 Medcraft families living in London. This was about 31% of all the recorded Medcraft's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Medcraft families in 1891.

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What did your Medcraft ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Colliery hewer and Unpaid domestic duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Medcraft. 34% of Medcraft men worked as a Colliery hewer and 94% of Medcraft women worked as an Unpaid domestic duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Medcraft were maker of hydraulic leathers and School teacher.

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Colliery hewer

34%

colliery hewer heary worker

23%

Railway clerk

23%

maker of hydraulic leathers

23%

Unpaid domestic duties

94%

Domestic duties

School teacher

What Medcraft family records will you find?

Census Record

There are 4K census records available for the last name Medcraft. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Medcraft census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger List

There are 220 immigration records available for the last name Medcraft. 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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Military Records

There are 259 military records available for the last name Medcraft. For the veterans among your Medcraft ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Medcraft lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Medcraft life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Medcraft in 1962 was 69, and 97 in 2003.

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Medcraft Surname Meaning

From any of numerous minor place-names composed of Middle English mede ‘meadow’ + croft ‘croft small field’, examples of which occur in Oxon, Herts, Leics, and elsewhere.

These place-names reflect the agricultural landscape and usage of land during the Middle English period.

The term mede indicates the presence of meadows, suggesting fertile and grassy areas.

Meanwhile, croft refers to small fields typically associated with farming or grazing.

One notable example of this naming convention is Meadowcroft.

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

Where is the Medcraft family from?

What did your Medcraft ancestors do for a living?

Data not to scale

We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Colliery hewer

34%

colliery hewer heary worker

23%

Railway clerk

23%

maker of hydraulic leathers

23%

Unpaid domestic duties

94%

Domestic duties

School teacher

What Medcraft family records will you find?

What is the average Medcraft lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Medcraft life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Medcraft in 1962 was 69, and 97 in 2003.

Medcraft Family History

Medcraft Surname Meaning

15,000 record(s) for Medcraft

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What did your Medcraft ancestors do for a living?

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What is the average Medcraft lifespan?

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Medcraft Surname Meaning

15,000 record(s) for Medcraft

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Where is the Medcraft family from?

What did your Medcraft ancestors do for a living?

Top Male Occupations In 1939

Top Female Occupations In 1939

What Medcraft family records will you find?

Census Record

Passenger List

Military Records

You've only scratched the surface of Medcraft family history

What is the average Medcraft lifespan?

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