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Croshaw Family History

Croshaw Name Meaning

English (Warwickshire and Leicestershire): variant of Crawshaw .

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Crosman, Crenshaw, Crawshaw, Grisham, Cotham, Brayshaw, Ranshaw, Shaw

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Where is the Croshaw family from?

You can see how Croshaw families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Croshaw family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Croshaw families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1840 there were 6 Croshaw families living in New York. This was about 60% of all the recorded Croshaw's in USA. New York had the highest population of Croshaw families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Croshaw surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Croshaw ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Croshaw. 32% of Croshaw men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Croshaw women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Croshaw were Salesman and Secretary. .

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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

  • Farmer
    32%
  • Laborer
    32%
  • Farming
    11%
  • Salesman
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    50%
  • Stenographer
    25%
  • Secretary
    25%
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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Croshaw. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Croshaw 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 328 immigration records available for the last name Croshaw. 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 395 military records available for the last name Croshaw. For the veterans among your Croshaw ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Croshaw lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Croshaw life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Croshaw in 1964 was 55, and 85 in 2004.

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