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Wolsencroft Family History

Wolsencroft 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: Holdcroft, Cockcroft, Wolpert, Beecroft, Howcroft, Ravenscroft

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Where is the Wolsencroft family from?

You can see how Wolsencroft families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wolsencroft family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 13 Wolsencroft families living in Lancashire. This was about 93% of all the recorded Wolsencroft's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Wolsencroft families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 167 census records available for the last name Wolsencroft. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wolsencroft 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Wolsencroft. 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 19 military records available for the last name Wolsencroft. For the veterans among your Wolsencroft ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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