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Crochat Family History

Crochat 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: Crochet, Rochat, Arocha, Croghan, Rocha, Croshaw, Roch, Crocker

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Where is the Crochat family from?

You can see how Crochat families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Crochat family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Crochat families were found in Scotland in 1861. In 1861 there were 8 Crochat families living in Angus. This was 100% of all the recorded Crochat's in Scotland. Angus had the highest population of Crochat families in 1861.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Crochat 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 37 census records available for the last name Crochat. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Crochat 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Crochat. 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 9 military records available for the last name Crochat. For the veterans among your Crochat ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Crochat lifespan?

Average Crochat life expectancy in 1971 was 86 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Crochat 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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