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Crolton Family History

Crolton 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: Colton, Crofton, Croxton, Croston, Colston, Holton, Chilton, Rolston

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Where is the Crolton family from?

You can see how Crolton families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Crolton family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Crolton family living in California. This was about 50% of all the recorded Crolton's in USA. California and 1 other state had the highest population of Crolton families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 53 census records available for the last name Crolton. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Crolton 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 Crolton. 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 5 military records available for the last name Crolton. For the veterans among your Crolton ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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