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Croysdale Family History

Croysdale 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: Croasdale, Drysdale, Trousdale, Lonsdale, Ragsdale, Crognale, Croyle

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Where is the Croysdale family from?

You can see how Croysdale families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Croysdale family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Croysdale families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1840 there was 1 Croysdale family living in Missouri. This was 100% of all the recorded Croysdale's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Croysdale families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Croysdale surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Croysdale ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Seamstress was the top reported job for people in the USA named Croysdale. 100% of Croysdale women worked as a Seamstress. .

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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 1940

  • Seamstress
    100%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Croysdale. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Croysdale 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 327 immigration records available for the last name Croysdale. 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 87 military records available for the last name Croysdale. For the veterans among your Croysdale ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Croysdale lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2004, in the United States, Croysdale life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Croysdale in 1972 was 70, and 93 in 2004.

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