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Crothan Family History

Crothan 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: Croghan, Rothman, Cotman, Croteau, Crehan, Rohan, Brotman, Cohan

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Where is the Crothan family from?

You can see how Crothan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Crothan family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Crothan families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 5 Crothan families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Crothan's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Crothan families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Crothan 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 65 census records available for the last name Crothan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Crothan 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Crothan. 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 4 military records available for the last name Crothan. For the veterans among your Crothan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Crothan lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Crothan 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Crothan

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