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Cromarty Family History

Cromarty Surname Meaning

Scottish (Orkney): habitational name from Cromarty in northwest Scotland.

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


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Where is the Cromarty family from?

You can see how Cromarty families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cromarty family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Cromarty families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1891 there were 69 Cromarty families living in Northumberland. This was about 41% of all the recorded Cromarty's in United Kingdom. Northumberland had the highest population of Cromarty families in 1891.
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What did your Cromarty ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Builders Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Cromarty. 100% of Cromarty men worked as a Builders Labourer and 84% of Cromarty women worked as an Unpaid Domestic 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

  • Builders Labourer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    84%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    5%
  • Housewife
    5%
  • Domestic Duties
    4%

What Cromarty family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 7,000 census records available for the last name Cromarty. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cromarty 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Cromarty. 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 361 military records available for the last name Cromarty. For the veterans among your Cromarty ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cromarty lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Cromarty life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Cromarty in 1964 was 54, and 88 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Cromarty

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cromarty 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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