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Crotzer Family History

Crotzer Surname Meaning

Possibly an Americanized form of German Kratzer.

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


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Where is the Crotzer family from?

You can see how Crotzer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Crotzer family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Crotzer families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 11 Crotzer families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 58% of all the recorded Crotzer's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Crotzer families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Crotzer surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Crotzer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and New Worker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Crotzer. 43% of Crotzer men worked as a Laborer and 31% of Crotzer women worked as a New Worker. Some less common occupations for Americans named Crotzer were Carpenter and Inspector.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    43%
  • Farmer
    13%
  • Salesman
    10%
  • Carpenter
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • New Worker
    31%
  • Seamstress
    24%
  • Stenographer
    16%
  • Inspector
    16%

What Crotzer family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Crotzer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Crotzer 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 78 immigration records available for the last name Crotzer. 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 644 military records available for the last name Crotzer. For the veterans among your Crotzer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Crotzer lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Crotzer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Crotzer in 1963 was 76, and 88 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Crotzer

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Crotzer 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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