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Crocett Family History

Crocett 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: Crockett, Crocetti, Rowett, Cockett, Croce, Brockett, Crommett

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Where is the Crocett family from?

You can see how Crocett families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Crocett family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Crocett families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Crocett families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 67% of all the recorded Crocett's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Crocett families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Crocett 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 89 census records available for the last name Crocett. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Crocett 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Crocett. 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 10 military records available for the last name Crocett. For the veterans among your Crocett ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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