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Crowston Name Meaning

English: habitational name from South Croxton or Croxton Kerrial (Leicestershire) traditionally pronounced /'krousən/; or possibly from a village so named in Lincolnshire. Compare Croxton .

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


Similar surnames: Croston, Crowson, Royston, Colston, Rolston, Crofton, Croxton, Rowton

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Where is the Crowston family from?

You can see how Crowston families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Crowston family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Crowston families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 31 Crowston families living in Ontario. This was about 56% of all the recorded Crowston's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Crowston families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Crowston surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Crowston ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Crowston. 72% of Crowston 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
    72%
  • Agent
    29%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Crowston. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Crowston 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 254 immigration records available for the last name Crowston. 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 187 military records available for the last name Crowston. For the veterans among your Crowston ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Crowston lifespan?

Between 1947 and 2004, in the United States, Crowston life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Crowston in 1947 was 37, and 69 in 2004.

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