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Crosslin Name Meaning

English: perhaps a variant of Crossland .

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


Similar surnames: Croslin, Crossin, Crosland, Cossin, Crosley, Croson, Crissman

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Where is the Crosslin family from?

You can see how Crosslin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Crosslin family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Crosslin families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there were 2 Crosslin families living in Alabama. This was about 40% of all the recorded Crosslin's in USA. Alabama had the highest population of Crosslin families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Crosslin 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 Crosslin ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Seamstress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Crosslin. 40% of Crosslin men worked as a Farmer and 30% of Crosslin women worked as a Seamstress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Crosslin were Truck Driver and Bookkeeping. .

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    40%
  • Laborer
    19%
  • Farm Laborer
    8%
  • Truck Driver
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Seamstress
    30%
  • Machine Operator
    12%
  • Janitress
    12%
  • Bookkeeping
    12%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Crosslin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Crosslin 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 63 immigration records available for the last name Crosslin. 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 711 military records available for the last name Crosslin. For the veterans among your Crosslin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Crosslin lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Crosslin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Crosslin in 1959 was 53, and 72 in 2004.

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