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Crofwell Family History

Crofwell Name 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: Crotwell, Cromwell, Crowell, Croswell, Colwell, Rowell, Creswell

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Where is the Crofwell family from?

You can see how Crofwell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Crofwell family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Crofwell families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 2 Crofwell families living in Connecticut. This was 100% of all the recorded Crofwell's in USA. Connecticut had the highest population of Crofwell families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Crofwell surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Crofwell ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Crofwell ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 72 census records available for the last name Crofwell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Crofwell 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 14 immigration records available for the last name Crofwell. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, 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 Crofwell. For the veterans among your Crofwell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Crofwell lifespan?

Between 1970 and 1999, in the United States, Crofwell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Crofwell in 1970 was 86, and 88 in 1999.

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