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Crosson Family History

Crosson Surname Meaning

Irish (Donegal): shortened and altered form of McCrossen.

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


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Where is the Crosson family from?

You can see how Crosson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Crosson family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Crosson families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 31 Crosson families living in Saskatchewan. This was about 39% of all the recorded Crosson's in Canada. Saskatchewan had the highest population of Crosson families in 1911.
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What did your Crosson ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Crosson. 58% of Crosson men worked as a Farmer and 43% of Crosson women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Crosson were Clerk and 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
    58%
  • Machinist
    15%
  • Miner
    10%
  • Clerk
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Stenographer
    43%
  • Housewife
    29%
  • Farmer
    29%

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Census Records

There are 16,000 census records available for the last name Crosson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Crosson 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Crosson. 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 3,000 military records available for the last name Crosson. For the veterans among your Crosson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Crosson lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2004, in the United States, Crosson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 1950. The average life expectancy for Crosson in 1944 was 61, and 58 in 2004.

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