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Croysdale Family History

Croysdale 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: Croasdale, Drysdale, Trousdale, Lonsdale, Ragsdale, Crognale, Croyle

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Where is the Croysdale family from?

You can see how Croysdale families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Croysdale family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Croysdale families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 24 Croysdale families living in Yorkshire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Croysdale's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Croysdale families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Croysdale 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 Croysdale ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Bus Driver and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Croysdale. 100% of Croysdale men worked as a Bus Driver and 82% of Croysdale 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

  • Bus Driver
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    82%
  • Private Means
    19%

What Croysdale family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Croysdale. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Croysdale 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 327 immigration records available for the last name Croysdale. 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 87 military records available for the last name Croysdale. For the veterans among your Croysdale ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Croysdale lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2004, in the United States, Croysdale life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Croysdale in 1972 was 70, and 93 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Croysdale 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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