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Croeber Family History

Croeber 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: Roeber, Groeber, Crocker, Roemer, Cropper, Cromer, Crowner, Grober

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Where is the Croeber family from?

You can see how Croeber families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Croeber family name was found in Scotland in 1871. In 1871 there were 3 Croeber families living in Ayrshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Croeber's in Scotland. Ayrshire had the highest population of Croeber families in 1871.
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Census Records

There are 18 census records available for the last name Croeber. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Croeber 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 16 immigration records available for the last name Croeber. 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 10 military records available for the last name Croeber. For the veterans among your Croeber ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Croeber lifespan?

Average Croeber life expectancy in 1989 was 78 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Croeber 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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