Origins of the Morecroft surname
About the Morecrofts
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Interesting facts about Morecroft
How common is your surname?
You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!
We have for the Morecroft surname. The oldest one dates back to 1820.
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What are the most common Morecroft first names?
William
Thomas
Mary
Elizabeth
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Common jobs for Morecrofts
Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.
Common female occupations for Morecrofts in 1921
Dressmaker
13
General Servant Domestic
12
Laundress
12
Domestic Servant
8
General Servant
8
Common male occupations for Morecrofts in 1921
Butcher
25
Coal Miner
12
Bricklayer
9
Joiner
9
Blacksmith
7
