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Crosskey Family History

Crosskey Name Meaning

probably from the long-established Cross Keys inn (dating from at least the 1680s VCH) in Lower Edmonton (Middx) adjacent to Enfield.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


Similar surnames: Crossley, Croskey, Cossey, Rossey, Crosser, Crissey, Cressey, Cropsey

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Where is the Crosskey family from?

You can see how Crosskey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Crosskey family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1911. The most Crosskey families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1880 there were 8 Crosskey families living in South Carolina. This was about 73% of all the recorded Crosskey's in USA. South Carolina had the highest population of Crosskey families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Crosskey surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Crosskey ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farming was the top reported job for people in the USA named Crosskey. 100% of Crosskey men worked as a Farming. .

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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 1940

  • Farming
    100%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Crosskey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Crosskey 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 169 immigration records available for the last name Crosskey. 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 101 military records available for the last name Crosskey. For the veterans among your Crosskey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Crosskey lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1997, in the United States, Crosskey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Crosskey in 1965 was 59, and 91 in 1997.

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