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Croxdale Family History

Croxdale 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: Crognale, Croasdale, Iredale, Cordle, Drysdale, Croyle, Coale

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Where is the Croxdale family from?

You can see how Croxdale families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Croxdale family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Croxdale families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 29 Croxdale families living in Lancashire. This was about 58% of all the recorded Croxdale's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Croxdale families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Croxdale 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 Croxdale ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Croxdale. 34% of Croxdale men worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    34%
  • Salesman
    23%
  • Clerk
    23%
  • Carpenter
    23%

What Croxdale family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 891 census records available for the last name Croxdale. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Croxdale 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 37 immigration records available for the last name Croxdale. 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 283 military records available for the last name Croxdale. For the veterans among your Croxdale ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Croxdale lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Croxdale life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Croxdale in 1959 was 67, and 83 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Croxdale 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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