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Croger Family History

Croger 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: Roger, Cromer, Creger, Kroger, Croner, Criger, Crager, Coger, Cruger

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Where is the Croger family from?

You can see how Croger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Croger family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Croger families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 5 Croger families living in London. This was about 71% of all the recorded Croger's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Croger families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Croger 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 Croger ancestors do for a living?

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

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Croger family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Croger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Croger 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 209 immigration records available for the last name Croger. 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 102 military records available for the last name Croger. For the veterans among your Croger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Croger lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2002, in the United States, Croger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Croger in 1962 was 75, and 89 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Croger

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Croger 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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