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Crosthwait Family History

Crosthwait Name Meaning

English (Lancashire): variant of Crosthwaite . This form of the surname is rare in Britain.

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


Similar surnames: Crosthwaite, Crosswhite, Thwaits, Croshaw, Brathwaite, Postlewait

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Where is the Crosthwait family from?

You can see how Crosthwait families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Crosthwait family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Crosthwait families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 3 Crosthwait families living in Ontario. This was about 60% of all the recorded Crosthwait's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Crosthwait families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Crosthwait surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Crosthwait ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Crosthwait. 29% of Crosthwait men worked as a Farmer and 34% of Crosthwait women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Crosthwait were Switchman and Teacher. .

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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
    29%
  • Salesman
    24%
  • Carpenter
    20%
  • Switchman
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    34%
  • Housewife
    34%
  • Teacher
    34%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Crosthwait. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Crosthwait 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 193 immigration records available for the last name Crosthwait. 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 564 military records available for the last name Crosthwait. For the veterans among your Crosthwait ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Crosthwait lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Crosthwait life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1954, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Crosthwait in 1952 was 55, and 61 in 2004.

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