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Crosto Family History

Crosto 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, Cristo, Crosta, Cresto, Cross, Crofton, Christo, Trost

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Where is the Crosto family from?

You can see how Crosto families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Crosto family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Crosto families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1851 there was 1 Crosto family living in Angus. This was 100% of all the recorded Crosto's in Scotland. Angus had the highest population of Crosto families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Crosto 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 186 census records available for the last name Crosto. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Crosto 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 53 immigration records available for the last name Crosto. 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 17 military records available for the last name Crosto. For the veterans among your Crosto ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Crosto lifespan?

Between 1976 and 1989, in the United States, Crosto life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Crosto in 1976 was 60, and 58 in 1989.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Crosto 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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