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Crollay Family History

Crollay 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: Crolley, Cropley, Colla, Rolla, Crowley, Colley, Collar, Crilly

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Where is the Crollay family from?

You can see how Crollay families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Crollay family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1901 and 1920. The most Crollay families were found in USA in 1920. In 1901 there was 1 Crollay family living in Dumbartonshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Crollay's in Scotland. Dumbartonshire had the highest population of Crollay families in 1901.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Crollay surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 30 census records available for the last name Crollay. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Crollay 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Crollay. 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 58 military records available for the last name Crollay. For the veterans among your Crollay ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Crollay lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2003, in the United States, Crollay life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Crollay in 1968 was 66, and 79 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Crollay 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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