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Crowlie Family History

Crowlie 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, Crowley, Crombie, Cowie, Croyle, Fowlie, Crowe, Rollie, Colie

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Where is the Crowlie family from?

You can see how Crowlie families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Crowlie family name was found in Scotland between 1841 and 1901. The most Crowlie families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1841 there were 8 Crowlie families living in Angus. This was about 73% of all the recorded Crowlie's in Scotland. Angus had the highest population of Crowlie families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Crowlie 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 170 census records available for the last name Crowlie. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Crowlie 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 35 immigration records available for the last name Crowlie. 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 40 military records available for the last name Crowlie. For the veterans among your Crowlie ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Crowlie lifespan?

Between 1986 and 2000, in the United States, Crowlie life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Crowlie in 1986 was 92, and 74 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Crowlie 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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