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Boncroft Family History

Boncroft Name 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: Bancroft, Beecroft, Barcroft, Howcroft, Roycroft, Cockcroft, Croft

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Where is the Boncroft family from?

You can see how Boncroft families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Boncroft family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 2 Boncroft families living in Maine. This was about 67% of all the recorded Boncroft's in USA. Maine had the highest population of Boncroft families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Boncroft surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Boncroft ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Secretary was the top reported job for people in the USA named Boncroft. 100% of Boncroft women worked as a Secretary. .

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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.

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Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Secretary
    100%
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Census Records

There are 76 census records available for the last name Boncroft. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Boncroft 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 Boncroft. 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 Boncroft. For the veterans among your Boncroft ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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