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Crosthwait Family History

Crosthwait Surname Meaning

English (Lancashire): variant of Crosthwaite. This form of the surname is rare in Britain.

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


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Where is the Crosthwait family from?

You can see how Crosthwait families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Crosthwait family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Crosthwait families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 7 Crosthwait families living in Lancashire. This was about 58% of all the recorded Crosthwait's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Crosthwait families in 1891.
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What did your Crosthwait ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Crosthwait. 100% of Crosthwait 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
    100%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Crosthwait. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Crosthwait 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 193 immigration records available for the last name Crosthwait. 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 564 military records available for the last name Crosthwait. For the veterans among your Crosthwait ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Crosthwait lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Crosthwait life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1954, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Crosthwait in 1952 was 55, and 61 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Crosthwait 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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