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Crosswhite Family History

Crosswhite Surname Meaning

English: either a variant of Crosthwaite or of Crostwight a habitational name from Crostwight in Norfolk with the same etymology.

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


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Where is the Crosswhite family from?

You can see how Crosswhite families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Crosswhite family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Crosswhite families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 4 Crosswhite families living in Lancashire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Crosswhite's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Crosswhite families in 1891.
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What did your Crosswhite ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Crosswhite. 100% of Crosswhite 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 Crosswhite family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Crosswhite. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Crosswhite 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 180 immigration records available for the last name Crosswhite. 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 Crosswhite. For the veterans among your Crosswhite ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Crosswhite lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Crosswhite life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1954, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Crosswhite in 1953 was 44, and 74 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Crosswhite

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Crosswhite 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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