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Croad Family History

Croad Surname Meaning

English (Dorset and Isle of Wight): perhaps from an unrecorded Middle English personal name Crode a variant of Middle English Crede Old English Crēoda; see Creed.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Croad family from?

You can see how Croad families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Croad family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Croad families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 91 Croad families living in Hampshire. This was about 25% of all the recorded Croad's in United Kingdom. Hampshire had the highest population of Croad families in 1891.
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What did your Croad 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 Croad. 40% of Croad men worked as a General Labourer and 80% of Croad women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Croad were Shipwright Retired and Nurse.

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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
    40%
  • Builders Labourer
    9%
  • Bricklayer Labourer
    9%
  • Shipwright Retired
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    80%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    6%
  • Housekeeper
    3%
  • Nurse
    3%

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Census Records

There are 8,000 census records available for the last name Croad. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Croad 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 426 immigration records available for the last name Croad. 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 503 military records available for the last name Croad. For the veterans among your Croad ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Croad lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2004, in the United States, Croad life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1944, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Croad in 1944 was 29, and 76 in 2004.

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