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Crogstad Family History

Crogstad 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: Rogstad, Krogstad, Rolstad, Rostad, Trygstad, Skogstad, Bronstad

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Where is the Crogstad family from?

You can see how Crogstad families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Crogstad family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Crogstad families were found in USA in 1920. In 1871 there was 1 Crogstad family living in Renfrewshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Crogstad's in Scotland. Renfrewshire had the highest population of Crogstad families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Crogstad 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 70 census records available for the last name Crogstad. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Crogstad 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Crogstad. 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 4 military records available for the last name Crogstad. For the veterans among your Crogstad ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Crogstad lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1991, in the United States, Crogstad life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Crogstad in 1967 was 68, and 86 in 1991.

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