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Crochran Family History

Crochran 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: Cochran, Rochman, Croghan, Cothran, Cochren, Cochrane, Cohran

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Where is the Crochran family from?

You can see how Crochran families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Crochran family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Crochran families were found in USA in 1920. In 1851 there were 2 Crochran families living in Renfrewshire. This was about 67% of all the recorded Crochran's in Scotland. Renfrewshire had the highest population of Crochran families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Crochran 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 Crochran ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Laborer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Crochran. 43% of Crochran men worked as a Laborer and 60% of Crochran women worked as a Laborer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Crochran were Gardener and Housekeeper.

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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
    43%
  • Farmer
    22%
  • Farming
    16%
  • Gardener
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    60%
  • Maid
    20%
  • Housekeeper
    20%

What Crochran family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 413 census records available for the last name Crochran. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Crochran 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 Crochran. 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 66 military records available for the last name Crochran. For the veterans among your Crochran ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Crochran lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2004, in the United States, Crochran life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Crochran in 1969 was 59, and 88 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Crochran 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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