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Croucher Family History

Croucher Surname Meaning

English: topographic name denoting a person who lived by a cross from an agent derivative of Middle English crouche cruche ‘cross’.

See also Crouch.

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


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Where is the Croucher family from?

You can see how Croucher families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Croucher family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Croucher families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 55 Croucher families living in Ontario. This was about 60% of all the recorded Croucher's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Croucher families in 1911.
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What did your Croucher ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Laborer and Nurse were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Croucher. 27% of Croucher men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Croucher women worked as a Nurse. Some less common occupations for Americans named Croucher were Saw Mill and Housekeeper.

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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

  • Laborer
    27%
  • Engineer
    11%
  • Fireman
    11%
  • Saw Mill
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Nurse
    34%
  • Domestic
    34%
  • Housekeeper
    34%

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Census Records

There are 45,000 census records available for the last name Croucher. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Croucher 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 4,000 immigration records available for the last name Croucher. 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 Croucher. For the veterans among your Croucher ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Croucher lifespan?

Between 1948 and 2004, in the United States, Croucher life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Croucher in 1948 was 60, and 59 in 2004.

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