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Crosskey Family History

Crosskey Surname Meaning

probably from the long-established Cross Keys inn (dating from at least the 1680s VCH) in Lower Edmonton (Middx) adjacent to Enfield.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Crosskey family from?

You can see how Crosskey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Crosskey family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1911. The most Crosskey families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 23 Crosskey families living in Sussex. This was about 35% of all the recorded Crosskey's in United Kingdom. Sussex had the highest population of Crosskey families in 1891.
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What did your Crosskey ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Crosskey. 83% of Crosskey 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
    83%
  • Housewife
    11%
  • Private Means
    7%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Crosskey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Crosskey 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 169 immigration records available for the last name Crosskey. 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 Crosskey. For the veterans among your Crosskey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Crosskey lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1997, in the United States, Crosskey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Crosskey in 1965 was 59, and 91 in 1997.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Crosskey 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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