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Crwford Family History

Crwford 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: Crawford, Cranford, Crofford, Colford, Croxford, Arford, Crafford

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Where is the Crwford family from?

You can see how Crwford families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Crwford family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Crwford families were found in USA in 1880. In 1851 there were 8 Crwford families living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Crwford's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Crwford families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Crwford 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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Census Records

There are 214 census records available for the last name Crwford. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Crwford 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 21 immigration records available for the last name Crwford. 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 18 military records available for the last name Crwford. For the veterans among your Crwford ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Crwford lifespan?

Average Crwford life expectancy in 1979 was 73 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Crwford 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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