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Crowland Family History

Crowland Surname Meaning

From Crowland (Lincs) which is recorded as Cruland about 1100 and Croyland in 111.

The place-name derives from Old English *crūw ‘bend’ + land ‘land’.

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


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Where is the Crowland family from?

You can see how Crowland families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Crowland family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Crowland families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 9 Crowland families living in Essex. This was about 39% of all the recorded Crowland's in United Kingdom. Essex and 1 other county had the highest population of Crowland families in 1891.
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What did your Crowland 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 Crowland. 100% of Crowland men worked as a General Labourer and 100% of Crowland 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 576 census records available for the last name Crowland. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Crowland 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 43 immigration records available for the last name Crowland. 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 23 military records available for the last name Crowland. For the veterans among your Crowland ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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