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Crofto Family History

Crofto 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: Crofton, Croft, Crofts, Crofoot, Proto, Croxton, Couto, Proft, Crocco

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Where is the Crofto family from?

You can see how Crofto families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Crofto family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Crofto families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Crofto family living in Warwickshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Crofto's in United Kingdom. Warwickshire had the highest population of Crofto families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Crofto 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 42 census records available for the last name Crofto. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Crofto 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 23 immigration records available for the last name Crofto. 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 8 military records available for the last name Crofto. For the veterans among your Crofto ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Crofto lifespan?

Between 1993 and 1994, in the United States, Crofto life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Crofto in 1993 was 61, and 62 in 1994.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Crofto 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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