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Crofferd Family History

Crofferd 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: Crofford, Coffer, Proffer, Roffers, Croxford, Crafford, Trafford

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Where is the Crofferd family from?

You can see how Crofferd families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Crofferd family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Crofferd families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Crofferd family living in Alabama. This was about 50% of all the recorded Crofferd's in USA. Alabama and 1 other state had the highest population of Crofferd families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Crofferd 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 320 census records available for the last name Crofferd. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Crofferd 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Crofferd. 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 36 military records available for the last name Crofferd. For the veterans among your Crofferd ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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