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Croul Family History

Croul 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: Crowl, Crout, Croll, Croom, Cross, Rout, Crook, Krol, Crouch, Kroll

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Where is the Croul family from?

You can see how Croul families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Croul family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Croul families were found in USA in 1880. In 1841 there was 1 Croul family living in Angus. This was 100% of all the recorded Croul's in Scotland. Angus had the highest population of Croul families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Croul surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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  • 1881
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What did your Croul ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Croul. 63% of Croul men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Croul women worked as a Maid.

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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
    63%
  • Farmer
    38%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    100%

What Croul family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Croul. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Croul 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 86 immigration records available for the last name Croul. 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 133 military records available for the last name Croul. For the veterans among your Croul ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Croul lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2001, in the United States, Croul life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Croul in 1967 was 79, and 74 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Croul

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Croul 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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