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Crosswhite Name Meaning

English: either a variant of Crosthwaite or of Crostwight a habitational name from Crostwight in Norfolk with the same etymology.

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


Similar surnames: Crosthwaite, Crosthwait, Croswell, Crossman, Crossfield, Applewhite

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Where is the Crosswhite family from?

You can see how Crosswhite families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Crosswhite family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Crosswhite families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 6 Crosswhite families living in Alberta. This was 100% of all the recorded Crosswhite's in Canada. Alberta had the highest population of Crosswhite families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Crosswhite surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Crosswhite ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Crosswhite. 28% of Crosswhite men worked as a Farmer and 15% of Crosswhite women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Crosswhite were Salesman 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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    28%
  • Laborer
    21%
  • Carpenter
    7%
  • Salesman
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    15%
  • Saleslady
    13%
  • Seamstress
    10%
  • Housekeeper
    10%
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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Crosswhite. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Crosswhite 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 180 immigration records available for the last name Crosswhite. 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 Crosswhite. For the veterans among your Crosswhite ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Crosswhite lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Crosswhite life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1954, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Crosswhite in 1953 was 44, and 74 in 2004.

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