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Croyle Name Meaning

English (of Norman origin): habitational name from Criel-sur-Mer in Seine-Maritime France.

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


Similar surnames: Royle, Cropley, Royse, Cole, Argyle, Crayne, Coble, Croce, Royce

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Where is the Croyle family from?

You can see how Croyle families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Croyle family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Croyle families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 8 Croyle families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Croyle's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Croyle families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Croyle surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Croyle ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Croyle. 30% of Croyle men worked as a Laborer and 18% of Croyle women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Croyle were Carpenter and Housework. .

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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

  • Laborer
    30%
  • Farmer
    13%
  • Miner
    11%
  • Carpenter
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    18%
  • Housewife
    18%
  • Teacher
    8%
  • Housework
    8%
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Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Croyle. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Croyle 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 472 immigration records available for the last name Croyle. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Croyle. For the veterans among your Croyle ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Croyle lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Croyle life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Croyle in 1953 was 52, and 85 in 2004.

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