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Krofton Family History

Krofton 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: Crofton, Broxton, Croxton, Rowton, Kroon, Kriston, Roston, Croston

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Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Krofton 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 Krofton ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Stenographer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Krofton. 100% of Krofton women worked as a Stenographer.

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Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 22 census records available for the last name Krofton. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Krofton 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Krofton. 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 2 military records available for the last name Krofton. For the veterans among your Krofton ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Krofton lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1998, in the United States, Krofton life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Krofton in 1963 was 81, and 74 in 1998.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Krofton 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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