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Crosey Family History

Crosey 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: Crosby, Croney, Crose, Cropsey, Cosey, Croskey, Crosley, Brosey

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Where is the Crosey family from?

You can see how Crosey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Crosey family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Crosey families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Crosey families living in Nebraska. This was about 33% of all the recorded Crosey's in USA. Nebraska had the highest population of Crosey families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Crosey surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Census Records

There are 216 census records available for the last name Crosey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Crosey 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 113 immigration records available for the last name Crosey. 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 101 military records available for the last name Crosey. For the veterans among your Crosey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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