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Croas Family History

Croas 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: Cross, Croes, Broas, Croak, Croan, Ross, Croom, Ras, Roos, Arras

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Where is the Croas family from?

You can see how Croas families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Croas family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Croas families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there were 3 Croas families living in Kent. This was about 38% of all the recorded Croas's in United Kingdom. Kent had the highest population of Croas families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Croas 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 Croas ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Croas. 100% of Croas 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
    100%

What Croas family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 772 census records available for the last name Croas. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Croas 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 109 immigration records available for the last name Croas. 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 231 military records available for the last name Croas. For the veterans among your Croas ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Croas lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1998, in the United States, Croas life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Croas in 1968 was 68, and 51 in 1998.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Croas

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Croas 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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