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Croslin Family History

Croslin Surname Meaning

English: perhaps a variant of Crossland.

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


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Where is the Croslin family from?

You can see how Croslin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Croslin family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Croslin families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 5 Croslin families living in Alberta. This was about 42% of all the recorded Croslin's in Canada. Alberta had the highest population of Croslin families in 1911.
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What did your Croslin ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Croslin. 50% of Croslin men worked as a Farmer and 58% of Croslin women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Croslin were Truck Driver and Maid.

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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
    50%
  • Laborer
    41%
  • Truck Driver
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    58%
  • Maid
    43%

What Croslin family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Croslin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Croslin 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 100 immigration records available for the last name Croslin. 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 472 military records available for the last name Croslin. For the veterans among your Croslin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Croslin lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2004, in the United States, Croslin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Croslin in 1944 was 50, and 82 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Croslin 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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