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Crowson Family History

Crowson Surname Meaning

English: variant of Croston.

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


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Where is the Crowson family from?

You can see how Crowson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Crowson family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Crowson families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 179 Crowson families living in Lincolnshire. This was about 25% of all the recorded Crowson's in United Kingdom. Lincolnshire had the highest population of Crowson families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Crowson 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 Crowson 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 Crowson. 11% of Crowson men worked as a General Labourer and 67% of Crowson women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Crowson were General Farm Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Dutie.

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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
    11%
  • Farm Labourer
    9%
  • Railway Signalman
    7%
  • General Farm Labourer
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    67%
  • Household Duties
    4%
  • Domestic Duties Unpaid
    3%
  • Unpaid Domestic Dutie
    3%

What Crowson family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 17,000 census records available for the last name Crowson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Crowson 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Crowson. 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 3,000 military records available for the last name Crowson. For the veterans among your Crowson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Crowson lifespan?

Between 1947 and 2004, in the United States, Crowson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1947, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Crowson in 1947 was 29, and 67 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Crowson 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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