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Crothey Family History

Crothey 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: Brother, Rother, Cropley, Crochet, Crowley, Croney, Rothe, Cropsey

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Where is the Crothey family from?

You can see how Crothey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Crothey family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Crothey families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there was 1 Crothey family living in Leicestershire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Crothey's in United Kingdom. Leicestershire and 1 other county had the highest population of Crothey families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Crothey 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 35 census records available for the last name Crothey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Crothey 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Crothey. 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 2 military records available for the last name Crothey. For the veterans among your Crothey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Crothey lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Crothey 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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