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Croton Family History

Croton Surname Meaning

see Crowton.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Croton family from?

You can see how Croton families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Croton family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Croton families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 26 Croton families living in London. This was about 33% of all the recorded Croton's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Croton families in 1891.
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What did your Croton ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Farming and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Croton. 50% of Croton men worked as a Farming and 79% of Croton women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Croton were Builders Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Du.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Farming
    50%
  • Builders Labourer
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    79%
  • Unpaid Domestic Dut
    10%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    8%
  • Unpaid Domestic Du
    5%

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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Croton. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Croton 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 176 immigration records available for the last name Croton. 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 442 military records available for the last name Croton. For the veterans among your Croton ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Croton lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Croton life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Croton in 1963 was 73, and 73 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Croton

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Croton 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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