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Croster Family History

Croster 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: Coster, Crosser, Roster, Crosier, Oster, Bruster, Cotter, Koster

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Where is the Croster family from?

You can see how Croster families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Croster family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Croster families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 2 Croster families living in Ohio. This was about 50% of all the recorded Croster's in USA. Ohio and 1 other state had the highest population of Croster families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Croster surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Croster ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 161 census records available for the last name Croster. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Croster 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 39 immigration records available for the last name Croster. 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 50 military records available for the last name Croster. For the veterans among your Croster ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Croster lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1995, in the United States, Croster life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Croster in 1968 was 82, and 46 in 1995.

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