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Crosslen Family History

Crosslen 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: Crossley, Crossen, Crosslin, Crossman, Crossland, Crosser, Rossler

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Where is the Crosslen family from?

You can see how Crosslen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Crosslen family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Crosslen families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 12 Crosslen families living in South Carolina. This was about 86% of all the recorded Crosslen's in USA. South Carolina had the highest population of Crosslen families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Crosslen surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Crosslen ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 136 census records available for the last name Crosslen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Crosslen 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Crosslen. 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 33 military records available for the last name Crosslen. For the veterans among your Crosslen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Crosslen lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Crosslen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Crosslen in 1962 was 65, and 79 in 2004.

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