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Crofs Family History

Crofs 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: Cross, Croft, Croes, Croff, Crofts, Ross, Croom, Roos, Crook, Gross

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Where is the Crofs family from?

You can see how Crofs families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Crofs family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1880 and 1891. The most Crofs families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 18 Crofs families living in Devon. This was about 14% of all the recorded Crofs's in United Kingdom. Devon and 1 other county had the highest population of Crofs families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Crofs 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 1,000 census records available for the last name Crofs. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Crofs 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 71 immigration records available for the last name Crofs. 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 87 military records available for the last name Crofs. For the veterans among your Crofs ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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