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Croter Family History

Croter 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: Cromer, Croner, Crater, Crotzer, Cooter, Croker, Cater, Cooper, Rover

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Where is the Croter family from?

You can see how Croter families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Croter family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Croter families were found in USA in 1920. In 1851 there was 1 Croter family living in Midlothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Croter's in Scotland. Midlothian had the highest population of Croter families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Croter 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 324 census records available for the last name Croter. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Croter 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 54 immigration records available for the last name Croter. 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 21 military records available for the last name Croter. For the veterans among your Croter ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Croter lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1976, in the United States, Croter life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Croter in 1966 was 46, and 71 in 1976.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Croter 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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