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Croiter Family History

Croiter 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: Cotter, Crocker, Coster, Trotter, Kreiter, Rotter, Cropper, Cromer

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Where is the Croiter family from?

You can see how Croiter families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Croiter family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Croiter family living in Louisiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Croiter's in USA. Louisiana had the highest population of Croiter families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Croiter 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 59 census records available for the last name Croiter. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Croiter 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 30 immigration records available for the last name Croiter. 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 2 military records available for the last name Croiter. For the veterans among your Croiter ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Croiter lifespan?

Between 1977 and 2000, in the United States, Croiter life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Croiter in 1977 was 74, and 92 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Croiter 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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