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Crookall Family History

Crookall Surname Meaning

Of uncertain origin; apparently from an unidentified place named from one of the sources of the surname Crook.

It is suggested to be linked to either Middle English hal(le) ‘hall’ or hale ‘nook hollow’.

The exact nature of the place and its connection to the surname remains unclear.

Further research may shed light on the etymology and historical context.

Understanding such origins can provide insights into regional naming conventions and linguistic evolution.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Crookall family from?

You can see how Crookall families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Crookall family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1920. The most Crookall families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 105 Crookall families living in Lancashire. This was about 81% of all the recorded Crookall's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Crookall families in 1891.
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What did your Crookall ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Farmer General and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Crookall. 20% of Crookall men worked as a Farmer General and 96% of Crookall women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Crookall were Local Government Clerk Town Clerks Dept committed Clerk and Shoe Room Cleaner boxes.

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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

  • Farmer General
    20%
  • Company Secretary
    14%
  • House Painter decorator
    14%
  • Local Government Clerk Town Clerks Dept committed Clerk
    14%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    96%
  • Shoe Room Cleaner boxes
    5%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Crookall. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Crookall 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 388 immigration records available for the last name Crookall. 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 110 military records available for the last name Crookall. For the veterans among your Crookall ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Crookall lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2001, in the United States, Crookall life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Crookall in 1967 was 89, and 87 in 2001.

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