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Crossett Family History

Crossett Surname Meaning

Irish (Derry): perhaps from Gaelic crosaid ‘little cross’. If so it is likely to be a variant of Crossan.

Compare the pair Corbett and Corban.

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


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Where is the Crossett family from?

You can see how Crossett families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Crossett family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Crossett families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 11 Crossett families living in Lancashire. This was about 46% of all the recorded Crossett's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Crossett families in 1891.
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What did your Crossett ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Crossett. 100% of Crossett 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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There are 9,000 census records available for the last name Crossett. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Crossett 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Crossett. 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 Crossett. For the veterans among your Crossett ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Crossett lifespan?

Between 1943 and 2004, in the United States, Crossett life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1952, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Crossett in 1943 was 51, and 66 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Crossett 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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