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Crotly Family History

Crotly 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: Crotty, Crowl, Crosby, Cropley, Crowley, Croy, Croney, Coty, Cotey

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Where is the Crotly family from?

You can see how Crotly families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Crotly family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Crotly families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 2 Crotly families living in Perthshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Crotly's in Scotland. Perthshire had the highest population of Crotly families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Crotly 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 314 census records available for the last name Crotly. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Crotly 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Crotly. 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 15 military records available for the last name Crotly. For the veterans among your Crotly ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Crotly lifespan?

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