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Crossman Name Meaning

English (Somerset and Devon): topographic name for someone who lived by a cross from Middle English cros cros(s)e + man. Americanized form of German Crössmann or Krössmann: from Middle Low German krōs krüs ‘pitcher’ and hence a metonymic occupational name for maker of these; alternatively a metonymic occupational name for a butcher from Middle High German kroese ‘tripe’. Americanized form of German Grossmann .

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


Similar surnames: Rosman, Russman, Grassman, Rossmann, Mossman, Pressman, Rissman

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Where is the Crossman family from?

You can see how Crossman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Crossman family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Crossman families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 244 Crossman families living in Somerset. This was about 26% of all the recorded Crossman's in United Kingdom. Somerset had the highest population of Crossman families in 1891.
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What did your Crossman 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 Crossman. 15% of Crossman men worked as a General Labourer and 69% of Crossman women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Crossman were Farm Labourer and Housewife. .

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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
    15%
  • Bricklayer
    9%
  • Dairy Farmer
    9%
  • Farm Labourer
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    69%
  • Private Means
    3%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    3%
  • Housewife
    3%
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Census Records

There are 47,000 census records available for the last name Crossman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Crossman 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 6,000 immigration records available for the last name Crossman. 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 7,000 military records available for the last name Crossman. For the veterans among your Crossman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Crossman lifespan?

Between 1943 and 2004, in the United States, Crossman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Crossman in 1943 was 64, and 70 in 2004.

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