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Origins of the Rycraft surname

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About the Rycrafts

We have a total number of 1135 records for people with the last name Rycraft.

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Where do most Rycrafts live?

In 1921, most Rycrafts lived in East Midlands.


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Interesting facts about Rycrafts

How common is your surname?

You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!

We have 1,030 records for the Rycraft surname. The oldest one dates back to 1885.

Who were Rycrafts most likely to marry?

Our Marriage record sets tell us which families married Rycrafts.

What are the most common Rycraft first names?

  • John
  • William
  • Mary
  • Elizabeth

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Common jobs for Rycrafts

Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.

Common Female occupations for Rycrafts in 1921
Dressmaker

8

House Servant

4

Housekeeper

3

Factory Electric Lamp

2

General Servant Domestic

2

Common Male occupations for Rycrafts in 1921
Carpenter

18

Agricultural Labourer

6

Sawyer

6

Joiner

5

Wheelwright

5

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