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Crotts Family History

Crotts Surname Meaning

Altered form of German Krotz or Kratz.

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


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Where is the Crotts family from?

You can see how Crotts families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Crotts family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Crotts families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 12 Crotts families living in London. This was about 32% of all the recorded Crotts's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Crotts families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Crotts surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Crotts ancestors do for a living?

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

There are 226 immigration records available for the last name Crotts. 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 Crotts. For the veterans among your Crotts ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Crotts lifespan?

Between 1949 and 2004, in the United States, Crotts life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Crotts in 1949 was 48, and 77 in 2004.

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