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Croke Family History

Croke Surname Meaning

English (Lancashire) and Irish (Cork): variant of Crook. According to Woulfe the English name was taken to Ireland in the 13th century; the Croke family settled in Kilkenny, Tipperary, and Cork whilst Crooke represents a later immigration and is more widespread.

Americanized form of Polish Krok and German Krock or some other similar (like-sounding) surname.

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


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Where is the Croke family from?

You can see how Croke families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Croke family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Croke families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 57 Croke families living in London. This was about 42% of all the recorded Croke's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Croke families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Croke 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 Croke ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Bank Clerk and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Croke. 50% of Croke men worked as a Bank Clerk and 87% of Croke women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Croke were General Labourer and Local Govt Officer.

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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

  • Bank Clerk
    50%
  • General Labourer
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    87%
  • Incapacitated
    5%
  • Private Means
    5%
  • Local Govt Officer
    5%

What Croke family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 13,000 census records available for the last name Croke. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Croke 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Croke. 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 Croke. For the veterans among your Croke ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Croke lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Croke life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1952, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Croke in 1952 was 38, and 79 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Croke 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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