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Croskey Family History

Croskey Surname Meaning

Scottish and northern Irish: shortened form of McCroskey. Compare Irish Cosgrove.

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


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Where is the Croskey family from?

You can see how Croskey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Croskey family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Croskey families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 13 Croskey families living in Manitoba. This was about 54% of all the recorded Croskey's in Canada. Manitoba had the highest population of Croskey families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Croskey 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 Croskey ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Croskey. 32% of Croskey men worked as a Laborer and 23% of Croskey women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Croskey were Helper 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

  • Laborer
    32%
  • Farmer
    28%
  • Machinist
    10%
  • Helper
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    23%
  • Laborer
    19%
  • Housekeeper
    15%
  • Teacher
    15%

What Croskey family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Croskey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Croskey 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 285 immigration records available for the last name Croskey. 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 736 military records available for the last name Croskey. For the veterans among your Croskey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Croskey lifespan?

Between 1948 and 2004, in the United States, Croskey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Croskey in 1948 was 44, and 69 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Croskey

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Croskey ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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