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Crofford Family History

Crofford Surname Meaning

English: habitational name perhaps from Croford in Somerset.

However the surname is associated more with Suffolk than Somerset

and a different source now lost may be involved.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Crofford family from?

You can see how Crofford families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Crofford family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Crofford families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 30 Crofford families living in London. This was about 77% of all the recorded Crofford's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Crofford families in 1891.
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What did your Crofford ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Crofford. 100% of Crofford women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Passenger Lists

There are 283 immigration records available for the last name Crofford. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Crofford. For the veterans among your Crofford ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Crofford lifespan?

Between 1950 and 2004, in the United States, Crofford life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1950, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Crofford in 1950 was 22, and 76 in 2004.

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