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Crobie Family History

Crobie 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: Crombie, Cromie, Robie, Crosbie, Mcrobie, Croce, Robin, Coble, Stobie

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Where is the Crobie family from?

You can see how Crobie families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Crobie family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Crobie families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1841 there were 6 Crobie families living in Dumfries-shire. This was 100% of all the recorded Crobie's in Scotland. Dumfries-shire had the highest population of Crobie families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Crobie 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 197 census records available for the last name Crobie. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Crobie 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 19 immigration records available for the last name Crobie. 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 63 military records available for the last name Crobie. For the veterans among your Crobie ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Crobie lifespan?

Between 1988 and 1993, in the United States, Crobie life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Crobie in 1988 was 78, and 83 in 1993.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Crobie 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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