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Crotey Family History

Crotey 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: Croney, Cotey, Crotty, Croley, Cote, Broten, Coley, Crosby, Cromer

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Where is the Crotey family from?

You can see how Crotey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Crotey family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Crotey families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 8 Crotey families living in Quebec. This was 100% of all the recorded Crotey's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Crotey families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Crotey surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 61 census records available for the last name Crotey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Crotey 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Crotey. 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 5 military records available for the last name Crotey. For the veterans among your Crotey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Crotey lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Crotey 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Crotey

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