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Crocheron Family History

Crocheron 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: Crocker, Brotherton, Cochran, Crochet, Brotherson, Croucher, Cothron

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Where is the Crocheron family from?

You can see how Crocheron families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Crocheron family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Crocheron families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Crocheron family living in Essex. This was 100% of all the recorded Crocheron's in United Kingdom. Essex had the highest population of Crocheron families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Crocheron 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 Crocheron ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Crocheron. 30% of Crocheron men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Crocheron women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Crocheron were Carpenter and Housewife.

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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

  • Laborer
    30%
  • Farmer
    30%
  • Poultry Raiser
    20%
  • Carpenter
    20%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    50%
  • Housewife
    50%

What Crocheron family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Crocheron. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Crocheron 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 97 immigration records available for the last name Crocheron. 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 225 military records available for the last name Crocheron. For the veterans among your Crocheron ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Crocheron lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Crocheron life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Crocheron in 1961 was 78, and 86 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Crocheron

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Crocheron 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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