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Crochet Family History

Crochet Surname Meaning

French: from a derivative of Old French croc ‘hook’ a topographic name denoting someone who lived by a bend in a river or road or a metonymic occupational name for a maker, seller, or user of hooks.

Habitational name from (Le) Crochet, the name of several places mainly in the northern part of France.

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


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Where is the Crochet family from?

You can see how Crochet families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Crochet family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Crochet families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 18 Crochet families living in London. This was about 43% of all the recorded Crochet's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Crochet families in 1891.
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What did your Crochet ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Laborer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Crochet. 26% of Crochet men worked as a Farmer and 16% of Crochet women worked as a Laborer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Crochet were Carpenter and Housework.

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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

  • Farmer
    26%
  • Laborer
    22%
  • Labor
    9%
  • Carpenter
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    16%
  • Servant
    16%
  • Laundress
    12%
  • Housework
    8%

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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Crochet. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Crochet 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 285 immigration records available for the last name Crochet. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Crochet. For the veterans among your Crochet ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Crochet lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2004, in the United States, Crochet life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Crochet in 1951 was 42, and 73 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Crochet 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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