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Cromley Family History

Cromley Surname Meaning

Irish: variant of Crumley.

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


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Where is the Cromley family from?

You can see how Cromley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cromley family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Cromley families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 14 Cromley families living in London. This was about 25% of all the recorded Cromley's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Cromley families in 1891.
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What did your Cromley ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Cromley. 100% of Cromley 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
    100%

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Census Records

There are 7,000 census records available for the last name Cromley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cromley 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 660 immigration records available for the last name Cromley. 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 981 military records available for the last name Cromley. For the veterans among your Cromley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cromley lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Cromley life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Cromley in 1954 was 71, and 67 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Cromley

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cromley 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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