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Crows Family History

Crows 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: Cross, Crow, Crown, Crowl, Croes, Crews, Crowe, Prows, Ross, Croom

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Where is the Crows family from?

You can see how Crows families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Crows family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Crows families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 3 Crows families living in Yorkshire. This was about 75% of all the recorded Crows's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Crows families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Crows 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 Crows ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Farm Labourer Heavy Worker and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Crows. 100% of Crows men worked as a Farm Labourer Heavy Worker and 100% of Crows 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Farm Labourer Heavy Worker
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Crows. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Crows 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 326 immigration records available for the last name Crows. 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 595 military records available for the last name Crows. For the veterans among your Crows ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Crows lifespan?

Between 1985 and 1986, in the United States, Crows life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Crows in 1985 was 82, and 85 in 1986.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Crows 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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