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Crosser Family History

Crosser Surname Meaning

English and Scottish: variant of Croser itself a variant of Crozier.

In some cases possibly also an altered form of German Grosser.

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


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Where is the Crosser family from?

You can see how Crosser families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Crosser family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Crosser families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 20 Crosser families living in Kent. This was about 34% of all the recorded Crosser's in United Kingdom. Kent had the highest population of Crosser families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Crosser 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 Crosser ancestors do for a living?

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

What Crosser family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Crosser. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Crosser 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 518 immigration records available for the last name Crosser. 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 Crosser. For the veterans among your Crosser ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Crosser lifespan?

Between 1949 and 2004, in the United States, Crosser life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1953, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Crosser in 1949 was 56, and 72 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Crosser

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Crosser 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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