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Croley Family History

Croley Surname Meaning

Irish: variant of Crowley in Munster and of Crilly in Oriel.

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


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Where is the Croley family from?

You can see how Croley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Croley family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Croley families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 50 Croley families living in London. This was about 57% of all the recorded Croley's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Croley families in 1891.
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What did your Croley ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Croley. 90% of Croley women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    90%
  • Incapacitated
    11%

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Census Records

There are 9,000 census records available for the last name Croley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Croley 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 593 immigration records available for the last name Croley. 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 Croley. For the veterans among your Croley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Croley lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2004, in the United States, Croley life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1945, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Croley in 1944 was 37, and 72 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Croley

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Croley 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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