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Croson Family History

Croson Name Meaning

English (North Midlands): variant of Croston .

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


Similar surnames: Croslin, Crowson, Crosby, Tronson, Creason, Cranson, Croston, Crosson

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Where is the Croson family from?

You can see how Croson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Croson family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Croson families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 28 Croson families living in Leicestershire. This was about 30% of all the recorded Croson's in United Kingdom. Leicestershire had the highest population of Croson families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Croson surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Croson ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Coal Hewer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Croson. 100% of Croson men worked as a Coal Hewer and 77% of Croson 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

  • Coal Hewer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    77%
  • Household Duties
    8%
  • Housekeeper
    8%
  • Unpaid House Duties
    8%
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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Croson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Croson 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 351 immigration records available for the last name Croson. 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 533 military records available for the last name Croson. For the veterans among your Croson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Croson lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Croson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Croson in 1958 was 44, and 67 in 2004.

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