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Crockey Family History

Crockey 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: Crocker, Croskey, Cockey, Rockey, Cocke, Rocker, Cocker, Crockett

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Where is the Crockey family from?

You can see how Crockey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Crockey family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Crockey families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 3 Crockey families living in Devon. This was about 75% of all the recorded Crockey's in United Kingdom. Devon had the highest population of Crockey families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Crockey 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 162 census records available for the last name Crockey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Crockey 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 15 immigration records available for the last name Crockey. 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 6 military records available for the last name Crockey. For the veterans among your Crockey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Crockey lifespan?

Between 1980 and 1996, in the United States, Crockey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Crockey in 1980 was 71, and 87 in 1996.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Crockey 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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