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Croswell Family History

Croswell Name Meaning

English: perhaps a variant of Creswell . This may also be a habitational name from an unidentified place in Shropshire or Berkshire.

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


Similar surnames: Roswell, Creswell, Crowell, Cromwell, Rodwell, Rowell, Griswell

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Where is the Croswell family from?

You can see how Croswell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Croswell family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Croswell families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 22 Croswell families living in Ontario. This was about 37% of all the recorded Croswell's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Croswell families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Croswell surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Croswell ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Croswell. 86% of Croswell 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
    86%
  • Farmers
    8%
  • Boat Builder
    8%
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Census Records

There are 8,000 census records available for the last name Croswell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Croswell 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 579 immigration records available for the last name Croswell. 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 Croswell. For the veterans among your Croswell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Croswell lifespan?

Between 1946 and 2004, in the United States, Croswell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Croswell in 1946 was 50, and 86 in 2004.

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