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Croffut Family History

Croffut 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: Crofut, Crofoot, Croft, Crout, Proffit, Croff, Rout, Crofton, Coffey

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Where is the Croffut family from?

You can see how Croffut families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Croffut family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Croffut families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Croffut families living in New York. This was about 62% of all the recorded Croffut's in USA. New York had the highest population of Croffut families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Croffut 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 Croffut ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Croffut. 50% of Croffut 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
    50%
  • Farmer
    50%

What Croffut family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 317 census records available for the last name Croffut. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Croffut 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 21 immigration records available for the last name Croffut. 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 39 military records available for the last name Croffut. For the veterans among your Croffut ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Croffut lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Croffut life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Croffut in 1958 was 55, and 78 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Croffut

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Croffut 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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