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Crowders Family History

Crowders 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: Crowder, Crowner, Crowden, Browder, Clowers, Crothers, Sowders

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Where is the Crowders family from?

You can see how Crowders families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Crowders family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Crowders families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Crowders families living in Missouri. This was about 28% of all the recorded Crowders's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Crowders families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Crowders 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 Crowders ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Crowders. 45% of Crowders men worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    45%
  • Farm Laborer
    34%
  • Laborer
    23%

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Census Records

There are 288 census records available for the last name Crowders. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Crowders 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Crowders. 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 35 military records available for the last name Crowders. For the veterans among your Crowders ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Crowders lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2001, in the United States, Crowders life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Crowders in 1965 was 59, and 54 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Crowders

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Crowders 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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