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Crocton Family History

Crocton 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: Crofton, Croxton, Croston, Colton, Cotton, Broxton, Proctor, Rowton

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Where is the Crocton family from?

You can see how Crocton families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Crocton family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Crocton families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 8 Crocton families living in Staffordshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Crocton's in United Kingdom. Staffordshire had the highest population of Crocton families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 71 census records available for the last name Crocton. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Crocton 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Crocton. 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 8 military records available for the last name Crocton. For the veterans among your Crocton ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Crocton lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1997, in the United States, Crocton life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Crocton in 1968 was 57, and 52 in 1997.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Crocton 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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