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Croaff Family History

Croaff 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: Croff, Croft, Graff, Raff, Braff, Groff, Roff, Craft, Croak, Croan

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Where is the Croaff family from?

You can see how Croaff families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Croaff family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Croaff families living in Arizona. This was about 50% of all the recorded Croaff's in USA. Arizona had the highest population of Croaff families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Croaff surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 70 census records available for the last name Croaff. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Croaff 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Croaff. 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 37 military records available for the last name Croaff. For the veterans among your Croaff ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Croaff lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2001, in the United States, Croaff life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Croaff in 1967 was 87, and 73 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Croaff 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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