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Croswhite Family History

Croswhite 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: Crosswhite, Cronkhite, Crosthwaite, Cronkite, Crosbie, White, Droste

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Where is the Croswhite family from?

You can see how Croswhite families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Croswhite family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Croswhite families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 2 Croswhite families living in Missouri. This was about 67% of all the recorded Croswhite's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Croswhite families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Croswhite 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 Croswhite ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Croswhite. 37% of Croswhite men worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    37%
  • Electrician
    27%
  • Farmer
    27%
  • Carpenter
    11%

What Croswhite family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Croswhite. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Croswhite 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 27 immigration records available for the last name Croswhite. 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 151 military records available for the last name Croswhite. For the veterans among your Croswhite ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Croswhite lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Croswhite life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Croswhite in 1964 was 73, and 74 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Croswhite

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Croswhite 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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