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Crosman Family History

Crosman Surname Meaning

Altered form of Crossman a surname of English or German origin.

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


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Where is the Crosman family from?

You can see how Crosman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Crosman family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Crosman families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 7 Crosman families living in Middlesex. This was about 18% of all the recorded Crosman's in United Kingdom. Middlesex had the highest population of Crosman families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Crosman 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 Crosman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Crosman. 19% of Crosman men worked as a Salesman and 25% of Crosman women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Crosman were Carpenter and Stenographer.

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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

  • Salesman
    19%
  • Laborer
    14%
  • Truck Driver
    14%
  • Carpenter
    14%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    25%
  • Operator
    13%
  • Bookkeeper
    13%
  • Stenographer
    13%

What Crosman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Crosman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Crosman 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 531 immigration records available for the last name Crosman. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Crosman. For the veterans among your Crosman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Crosman lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Crosman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Crosman in 1962 was 88, and 95 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Crosman

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Crosman 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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