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Croskell Family History

Croskell Surname Meaning

from Crossgill near Lancaster (Lancs). The origin of the place-name is uncertain due to a lack of medieval forms

but it may derive from Old English cros ‘cross’ + Old Scandinavian gil ‘ravine’.

Source: The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain, 2021


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Where is the Croskell family from?

You can see how Croskell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Croskell family name was found in the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1881 and 1911. The most Croskell families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 13 Croskell families living in Lancashire. This was about 45% of all the recorded Croskell's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Croskell families in 1891.
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What did your Croskell ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Dairy Farmer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Croskell. 100% of Croskell men worked as a Dairy Farmer and 100% of Croskell 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

  • Dairy Farmer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Croskell family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 928 census records available for the last name Croskell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Croskell 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 96 immigration records available for the last name Croskell. 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 74 military records available for the last name Croskell. For the veterans among your Croskell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Croskell lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2001, in the United States, Croskell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Croskell in 1970 was 66, and 69 in 2001.

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