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Crofield Family History

Crofield 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: Cofield, Caufield, Cornfield, Canfield, Corfield, Armfield, Schofield

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Where is the Crofield family from?

You can see how Crofield families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Crofield family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Crofield families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Crofield families living in Alabama. This was about 70% of all the recorded Crofield's in USA. Alabama had the highest population of Crofield families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Crofield 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 145 census records available for the last name Crofield. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Crofield 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Crofield. 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 7 military records available for the last name Crofield. For the veterans among your Crofield ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Crofield lifespan?

Average Crofield life expectancy in 1967 was 59 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 72.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Crofield 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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