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Crewes Family History

Crewes Surname Meaning

see Cruse.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Crewes family from?

You can see how Crewes families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Crewes family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Crewes families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 79 Crewes families living in Cornwall. This was about 65% of all the recorded Crewes's in United Kingdom. Cornwall had the highest population of Crewes families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Crewes surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Crewes ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Crewes. 60% of Crewes men worked as a General Labourer and 85% of Crewes women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Crewes were Incapacitated and General Shop Retail (partner).

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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 1939

  • General Labourer
    60%
  • Incapacitated
    40%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    85%
  • Shop Assistant
    5%
  • None
    5%
  • General Shop Retail (partner)
    5%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Crewes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Crewes 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 277 immigration records available for the last name Crewes. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 291 military records available for the last name Crewes. For the veterans among your Crewes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Crewes lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Crewes life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Crewes in 1962 was 84, and 87 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Crewes ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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