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Crotton Family History

Crotton 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: Crofton, Cotton, Croxton, Croston, Colton, Shotton, Bratton, Broxton

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Where is the Crotton family from?

You can see how Crotton families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Crotton family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Crotton families living in Alabama. This was about 38% of all the recorded Crotton's in USA. Alabama had the highest population of Crotton families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Crotton 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 210 census records available for the last name Crotton. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Crotton 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 52 immigration records available for the last name Crotton. 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 16 military records available for the last name Crotton. For the veterans among your Crotton ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Crotton lifespan?

Between 1975 and 1988, in the United States, Crotton life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Crotton in 1975 was 92, and 93 in 1988.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Crotton 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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