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Crosta Family History

Crosta Name Meaning

Italian: nickname for a pest from Italian crosta ‘crust scab’.

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


Similar surnames: Cresta, Rotta, Cotta, Crust, Rosa, Crose, Rota, Cresto, Trotta

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Where is the Crosta family from?

You can see how Crosta families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Crosta family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Crosta families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 7 Crosta families living in Devon. This was about 33% of all the recorded Crosta's in United Kingdom. Devon had the highest population of Crosta families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Crosta surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Crosta ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Crosta. 100% of Crosta 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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Crosta. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Crosta 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 504 immigration records available for the last name Crosta. 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 315 military records available for the last name Crosta. For the veterans among your Crosta ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Crosta lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Crosta life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Crosta in 1965 was 63, and 84 in 2004.

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