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Cromartie Family History

Cromartie Surname Meaning

Scottish (now found mainly in Orkney and Aberdeen): habitational name from Cromarty in Ross and Cromarty.

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


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Where is the Cromartie family from?

You can see how Cromartie families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cromartie family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Cromartie families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 5 Cromartie families living in Cheshire. This was about 45% of all the recorded Cromartie's in United Kingdom. Cheshire had the highest population of Cromartie families in 1891.
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What did your Cromartie ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Laundress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Cromartie. 32% of Cromartie men worked as a Laborer and 14% of Cromartie women worked as a Laundress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Cromartie were Carpenter and Teacher.

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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

  • Laborer
    32%
  • Farmer
    21%
  • Clerk
    5%
  • Carpenter
    4%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Laundress
    14%
  • Maid
    12%
  • Cook
    11%
  • Teacher
    11%

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Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Cromartie. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cromartie 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 264 immigration records available for the last name Cromartie. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Cromartie. For the veterans among your Cromartie ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cromartie lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Cromartie life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1954, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Cromartie in 1953 was 41, and 60 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cromartie 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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