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Crosslyn Family History

Crosslyn 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: Crosslin, Crossman, Crossland, Crossley, Crossan, Crossin, Crossen

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Where is the Crosslyn family from?

You can see how Crosslyn families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Crosslyn family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Crosslyn family living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Crosslyn's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Crosslyn families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Crosslyn surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 67 census records available for the last name Crosslyn. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Crosslyn 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Crosslyn. 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 15 military records available for the last name Crosslyn. For the veterans among your Crosslyn ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Crosslyn lifespan?

Between 1975 and 1984, in the United States, Crosslyn life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Crosslyn in 1975 was 74, and 86 in 1984.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Crosslyn 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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