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Cromarty Family History

Cromarty Name Meaning

Scottish (Orkney): habitational name from Cromarty in northwest Scotland.

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


Similar surnames: Roarty, Cromartie, Cozart, Cromer, Cloherty, Crommett, Fogarty

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Where is the Cromarty family from?

You can see how Cromarty families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cromarty family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Cromarty families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1911 there were 12 Cromarty families living in British Columbia. This was about 27% of all the recorded Cromarty's in Canada. British Columbia and 2 other provinces had the highest population of Cromarty families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cromarty surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Cromarty ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Cromarty. 47% of Cromarty 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
    47%
  • Labourer
    14%
  • Carpenter
    14%
  • Blacksmith
    14%
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Census Records

There are 7,000 census records available for the last name Cromarty. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cromarty 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Cromarty. 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 361 military records available for the last name Cromarty. For the veterans among your Cromarty ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cromarty lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Cromarty life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Cromarty in 1964 was 54, and 88 in 2003.

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