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Croughton Family History

Croughton Surname Meaning

From Croughton (Cheshire) which is recorded as Croghton in 136. The place-name derives from Old English croh ‘saffron’ or crōh ‘nook corner’ + tūn ‘farmstead estate’.

There may have been some confusion with Crowton and Crofton.

Source: The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain, 2021


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Where is the Croughton family from?

You can see how Croughton families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Croughton family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Croughton families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 20 Croughton families living in London. This was about 40% of all the recorded Croughton's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Croughton families in 1891.
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What did your Croughton ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Croughton. 100% of Croughton men worked as a General Labourer and 100% of Croughton women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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

  • General Labourer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Croughton. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Croughton 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 98 immigration records available for the last name Croughton. 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 272 military records available for the last name Croughton. For the veterans among your Croughton ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Croughton lifespan?

Between 1983 and 1991, in the United States, Croughton life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Croughton in 1983 was 63, and 73 in 1991.

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