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Croxford Family History

Croxford Surname Meaning

English: perhaps a variant of Crockford.

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


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Where is the Croxford family from?

You can see how Croxford families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Croxford family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Croxford families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 4 Croxford families living in Alberta. This was about 67% of all the recorded Croxford's in Canada. Alberta had the highest population of Croxford families in 1911.
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What did your Croxford ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Croxford. 100% of Croxford 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
    100%

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Census Records

There are 22,000 census records available for the last name Croxford. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Croxford 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Croxford. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Croxford. For the veterans among your Croxford ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Croxford lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2003, in the United States, Croxford life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Croxford in 1956 was 59, and 67 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Croxford 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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