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Crotty Family History

Crotty Surname Meaning

Irish: Anglicized form of Gaelic Ó Crotaigh ‘descendant of Crotach’ a byname for a hunchback.

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


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Where is the Crotty family from?

You can see how Crotty families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Crotty family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Crotty families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 51 Crotty families living in Lancashire. This was about 29% of all the recorded Crotty's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Crotty families in 1891.
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What did your Crotty ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Builders Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Crotty. 19% of Crotty men worked as a Builders Labourer and 68% of Crotty women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Crotty were Night Watchman and Housekeeper.

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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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Builders Labourer
    19%
  • General Labourer
    10%
  • Company Secretary
    10%
  • Night Watchman
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    68%
  • Housewife
    7%
  • Domestic Servant
    5%
  • Housekeeper
    5%

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Census Records

There are 31,000 census records available for the last name Crotty. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Crotty 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 6,000 immigration records available for the last name Crotty. 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 4,000 military records available for the last name Crotty. For the veterans among your Crotty ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Crotty lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2004, in the United States, Crotty life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Crotty in 1951 was 65, and 78 in 2004.

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