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Croseby Family History

Croseby 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: Crosby, Moseby, Cosby, Croney, Crose, Cropsey, Cosey, Croskey

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Where is the Croseby family from?

You can see how Croseby families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Croseby family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1911. The most Croseby families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1841 there were 2 Croseby families living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Croseby's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Croseby families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Croseby 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 75 census records available for the last name Croseby. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Croseby 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 Croseby. 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 4 military records available for the last name Croseby. For the veterans among your Croseby ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Croseby lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Croseby 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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