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Crosett Family History

Crosett 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: Crossett, Rosett, Rowett, Coslett, Crockett, Roseth, Crommett, Crose

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Where is the Crosett family from?

You can see how Crosett families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Crosett family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Crosett families were found in USA in 1880. In 1871 there were 3 Crosett families living in Renfrewshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Crosett's in Scotland. Renfrewshire had the highest population of Crosett families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Crosett 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 Crosett ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Inspector and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Crosett. 50% of Crosett men worked as an Inspector and 100% of Crosett women worked as a Clerk.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Inspector
    50%
  • Contractor
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    100%

What Crosett family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 647 census records available for the last name Crosett. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Crosett 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 67 immigration records available for the last name Crosett. 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 77 military records available for the last name Crosett. For the veterans among your Crosett ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Crosett lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2000, in the United States, Crosett life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Crosett in 1964 was 70, and 78 in 2000.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Crosett

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Crosett 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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