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Cropps Family History

Cropps 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: Cropp, Crapps, Copps, Cripps, Propps, Crepps, Cross, Kropp, Copp

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Where is the Cropps family from?

You can see how Cropps families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cropps family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Cropps families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Cropps family living in Essex. This was about 25% of all the recorded Cropps's in United Kingdom. Essex and 3 other counties had the highest population of Cropps families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cropps 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 Cropps ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Cropps. 100% of Cropps 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 592 census records available for the last name Cropps. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cropps 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 63 immigration records available for the last name Cropps. 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 89 military records available for the last name Cropps. For the veterans among your Cropps ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cropps lifespan?

Between 1950 and 2003, in the United States, Cropps life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Cropps in 1950 was 57, and 85 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cropps 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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