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Cro Family History

Cro Surname 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: Cho, Cao, Aro, Crow, Caro, Bro, Croy, Coro, Cron, Ro

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Where is the Cro family from?

You can see how Cro families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cro family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Cro families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 7 Cro families living in Kent. This was about 44% of all the recorded Cro's in United Kingdom. Kent had the highest population of Cro families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cro 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 Cro ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Cro. 82% of Cro women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    82%
  • House Duties
    19%

What Cro family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Cro. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cro 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 396 immigration records available for the last name Cro. 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 7,000 military records available for the last name Cro. For the veterans among your Cro ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cro lifespan?

Between 1975 and 2003, in the United States, Cro life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Cro in 1975 was 74, and 97 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Cro

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cro 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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