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Croys Family History

Croys 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: Cross, Croes, Croy, Roys, Crays, Ross, Croom, Troy, Roos, Crook

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Where is the Croys family from?

You can see how Croys families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Croys family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Croys families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 6 Croys families living in Middlesex. This was about 67% of all the recorded Croys's in United Kingdom. Middlesex had the highest population of Croys families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Croys 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 Croys ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farming was the top reported job for people in the USA named Croys. 100% of Croys men worked as a Farming.

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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

  • Farming
    100%

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Census Records

There are 107 census records available for the last name Croys. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Croys 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Croys. 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 3 military records available for the last name Croys. For the veterans among your Croys ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Croys lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Croys 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Croys

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