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Crosley Family History

Crosley Surname Meaning

English (Yorkshire and Lancashire): variant of Crossley also established as a surname in Ireland.

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


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Where is the Crosley family from?

You can see how Crosley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Crosley family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Crosley families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 174 Crosley families living in Lancashire. This was about 24% of all the recorded Crosley's in United Kingdom. Lancashire and 1 other county had the highest population of Crosley families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Crosley 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 Crosley ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Crosley. 18% of Crosley men worked as a General Labourer and 75% of Crosley women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Crosley were Builders Labourer and Housewife.

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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

  • General Labourer
    18%
  • Railway Clerk
    11%
  • Incapacitated
    11%
  • Builders Labourer
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    75%
  • Private Means
    4%
  • Cotton Weaver
    3%
  • Housewife
    2%

What Crosley family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 29,000 census records available for the last name Crosley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Crosley 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 3,000 immigration records available for the last name Crosley. 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 3,000 military records available for the last name Crosley. For the veterans among your Crosley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Crosley lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2004, in the United States, Crosley life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Crosley in 1944 was 55, and 72 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Crosley

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Crosley 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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