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Crosston Family History

Crosston 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: Croston, Crosson, Royston, Colston, Crossman, Rolston, Crofton

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Where is the Crosston family from?

You can see how Crosston families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Crosston family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Crosston families were found in Scotland in 1871. In 1891 there were 2 Crosston families living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Crosston's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Crosston families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Crosston 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 Crosston ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Barber was the top reported job for people in the USA named Crosston. 100% of Crosston men worked as a Barber.

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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

  • Barber
    100%

What Crosston family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 213 census records available for the last name Crosston. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Crosston 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 42 immigration records available for the last name Crosston. 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 9 military records available for the last name Crosston. For the veterans among your Crosston ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Crosston lifespan?

Between 1974 and 2004, in the United States, Crosston life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Crosston in 1974 was 62, and 57 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Crosston 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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