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Croffett Family History

Croffett 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: Crockett, Reffett, Crommett, Proffitt, Crossett, Coffelt, Moffett

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Where is the Croffett family from?

You can see how Croffett families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Croffett family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Croffett families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 2 Croffett families living in Louisiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Croffett's in USA. Louisiana had the highest population of Croffett families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Croffett surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Croffett ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Croffett. 100% of Croffett men worked as a Laborer.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%

What Croffett family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 72 census records available for the last name Croffett. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Croffett 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Croffett. 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 2 military records available for the last name Croffett. For the veterans among your Croffett ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Croffett lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2000, in the United States, Croffett life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Croffett in 1972 was 78, and 88 in 2000.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Croffett

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Croffett 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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