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Croshaw Family History

Croshaw Surname Meaning

English (Warwickshire and Leicestershire): variant of Crawshaw.

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


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Where is the Croshaw family from?

You can see how Croshaw families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Croshaw family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Croshaw families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 51 Croshaw families living in Warwickshire. This was about 27% of all the recorded Croshaw's in United Kingdom. Warwickshire had the highest population of Croshaw families in 1891.
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What did your Croshaw ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Croshaw. 85% of Croshaw 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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    85%
  • Unpaid Domestic Duti
    4%
  • Housewife
    3%
  • Domestic Servant
    3%

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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Croshaw. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Croshaw 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 328 immigration records available for the last name Croshaw. 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 395 military records available for the last name Croshaw. For the veterans among your Croshaw ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Croshaw lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Croshaw life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Croshaw in 1964 was 55, and 85 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Croshaw

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Croshaw 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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