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Croland Family History

Croland 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: Roland, Crosland, Boland, Rowland, Calland, Ryland, Ireland, Voland

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Where is the Croland family from?

You can see how Croland families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Croland family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Croland families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Croland families living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Croland's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Croland families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Croland surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Croland ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Croland. 100% of Croland men worked as a Salesman.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Salesman
    100%

What Croland family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 124 census records available for the last name Croland. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Croland 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 38 immigration records available for the last name Croland. 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 17 military records available for the last name Croland. For the veterans among your Croland ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Croland lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Croland life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Croland in 1966 was 82, and 77 in 2003.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Croland 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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