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Cromar Family History

Cromar Surname Meaning

Scottish (Aberdeenshire): habitational name from Cromar in Aberdeenshire.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Cromar family from?

You can see how Cromar families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cromar family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Cromar families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1891 there were 29 Cromar families living in London. This was about 35% of all the recorded Cromar's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Cromar families in 1891.
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What did your Cromar ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Cromar. 50% of Cromar men worked as a General Labourer and 88% of Cromar women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Cromar were Bank Clerk and Unpaid Household 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer
    50%
  • Bank Clerk
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    88%
  • Unpaid Household Duties
    13%

What Cromar family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Cromar. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cromar 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 719 immigration records available for the last name Cromar. 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 315 military records available for the last name Cromar. For the veterans among your Cromar ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cromar lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Cromar life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Cromar in 1953 was 37, and 54 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Cromar

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cromar 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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