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Crowdis Family History

Crowdis 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: Rodis, Clowdus, Crowden, Crowder, Cowdin, Cross, Cowden, Rodes, Crow

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Where is the Crowdis family from?

You can see how Crowdis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Crowdis family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Crowdis families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 50 Crowdis families living in Nova Scotia. This was about 94% of all the recorded Crowdis's in Canada. Nova Scotia had the highest population of Crowdis families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Crowdis surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Crowdis ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Crowdis. 80% of Crowdis men worked as a Farmer. .

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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 1921

  • Farmer
    80%
  • Miner
    20%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Crowdis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Crowdis 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 220 immigration records available for the last name Crowdis. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 199 military records available for the last name Crowdis. For the veterans among your Crowdis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Crowdis lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Crowdis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Crowdis in 1954 was 51, and 83 in 2004.

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