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Crotsley Family History

Crotsley 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: Crossley, Crosley, Cooksley, Cropley, Crowley, Cropsey, Crolley

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Where is the Crotsley family from?

You can see how Crotsley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Crotsley family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Crotsley families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 16 Crotsley families living in Lancashire. This was about 55% of all the recorded Crotsley's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Crotsley families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Crotsley 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 Crotsley ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Crotsley. 75% of Crotsley men worked as a Laborer and 67% of Crotsley women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Crotsley were Farmer and Clerk.

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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
    75%
  • Farmer
    25%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    67%
  • Clerk
    34%

What Crotsley family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Crotsley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Crotsley 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 20 immigration records available for the last name Crotsley. 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 156 military records available for the last name Crotsley. For the veterans among your Crotsley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Crotsley lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Crotsley life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Crotsley in 1961 was 62, and 68 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Crotsley 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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