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Mocroft Family History

Mocroft 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: Croft, Rycroft, Howcroft, Cockroft, Roycroft, Maycroft, Mort, Morant

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Where is the Mocroft family from?

You can see how Mocroft families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mocroft family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Mocroft families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 13 Mocroft families living in Nebraska. This was about 68% of all the recorded Mocroft's in USA. Nebraska had the highest population of Mocroft families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mocroft surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Mocroft ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Mocroft. 100% of Mocroft 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 1940

  • Farmer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 304 census records available for the last name Mocroft. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mocroft 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 14 immigration records available for the last name Mocroft. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 28 military records available for the last name Mocroft. For the veterans among your Mocroft ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mocroft lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2004, in the United States, Mocroft life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Mocroft in 1969 was 75, and 81 in 2004.

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