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Croshier Family History

Croshier 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: Crosier, Crosser, Crozier, Clothier, Rossier, Doshier, Rosier

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Where is the Croshier family from?

You can see how Croshier families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Croshier family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Croshier families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 9 Croshier families living in Warwickshire. This was about 39% of all the recorded Croshier's in United Kingdom. Warwickshire had the highest population of Croshier families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Croshier 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 Croshier ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Croshier. 50% of Croshier men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Croshier women worked as an Operator.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    50%
  • General Office Work
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Operator
    100%

What Croshier family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 636 census records available for the last name Croshier. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Croshier 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 34 immigration records available for the last name Croshier. 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 59 military records available for the last name Croshier. For the veterans among your Croshier ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Croshier lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Croshier life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Croshier in 1957 was 57, and 73 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Croshier

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Croshier 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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