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Cros Family History

Cros 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: Cross, Ros, Crow, Aros, Oros, Clos, Croes, Gros, Croy, Crose

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Where is the Cros family from?

You can see how Cros families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cros family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Cros families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 2 Cros families living in Essex. This was about 67% of all the recorded Cros's in United Kingdom. Essex had the highest population of Cros families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cros surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Cros ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Director Of Companion and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Cros. 100% of Cros men worked as a Director Of Companion and 82% of Cros 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

  • Director Of Companion
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    82%
  • Private Means
    19%

What Cros family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Cros. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cros 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 956 immigration records available for the last name Cros. 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 5,000 military records available for the last name Cros. For the veterans among your Cros ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cros lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Cros life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Cros in 1963 was 81, and 94 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cros 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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