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Crosney Family History

Crosney 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: Croney, Croskey, Crosley, Rodney, Crosby, Corney, Crowner, Coney

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Where is the Crosney family from?

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

What did your Crosney ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 57 census records available for the last name Crosney. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Crosney 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 70 immigration records available for the last name Crosney. 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 6 military records available for the last name Crosney. For the veterans among your Crosney ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Crosney lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1990, in the United States, Crosney life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Crosney in 1967 was 80, and 86 in 1990.

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