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Crowhurst Family History

Crowhurst Surname Meaning

English (Kent and Sussex): habitational name from either of two places called Crowhurst. The one in Sussex (Croghyrste in Old English) is named from Old English crōh ‘nook corner’ + hyrst ‘wooded hill’; the one in Surrey is from Old English crāwe ‘crow’ + hyrst ‘wooded hill’.

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


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Where is the Crowhurst family from?

You can see how Crowhurst families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Crowhurst family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Crowhurst families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 528 Crowhurst families living in Kent. This was about 34% of all the recorded Crowhurst's in United Kingdom. Kent had the highest population of Crowhurst families in 1891.
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What did your Crowhurst ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Crowhurst. 13% of Crowhurst men worked as a General Labourer and 72% of Crowhurst women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Crowhurst were Carpenter and Private Means.

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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

  • General Labourer
    13%
  • Gardener
    9%
  • Veterinary Surgeon
    5%
  • Carpenter
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    72%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    3%
  • Incapacitated
    3%
  • Private Means
    2%

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Census Records

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Passenger Lists

There are 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Crowhurst. 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 Crowhurst. For the veterans among your Crowhurst ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Crowhurst lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Crowhurst life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Crowhurst in 1957 was 44, and 72 in 2004.

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