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Stancroff Family History

Stancroff 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: Stancliff, Bancroft, Stanco, Stanbro, Shroff, Stanton, Stavros

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Where is the Stancroff family from?

You can see how Stancroff families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Stancroff family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Stancroff family living in Michigan. This was 100% of all the recorded Stancroff's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Stancroff families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Stancroff surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Stancroff ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Stancroff. 100% of Stancroff 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 61 census records available for the last name Stancroff. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Stancroff 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Stancroff. 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 33 military records available for the last name Stancroff. For the veterans among your Stancroff ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Stancroff lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2001, in the United States, Stancroff life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Stancroff in 1968 was 68, and 76 in 2001.

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