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Crotwell Name Meaning

Possibly an Americanized form of South German Grotewohl a late medieval nickname for a journeyman from es gerate wohl ‘may it (your work) turn out well’. Compare Gradwohl Gradwell .

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


Similar surnames: Cowell, Cornell, Castell, Gradwell, Corwell, Roedell, Rowell, Oswell

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Where is the Crotwell family from?

You can see how Crotwell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Crotwell family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Crotwell families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 3 Crotwell families living in Yorkshire. This was about 43% of all the recorded Crotwell's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Crotwell families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Crotwell surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Crotwell ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Crotwell. 63% of Crotwell 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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    63%
  • Laborer
    15%
  • Carpenter
    12%
  • Clerk
    12%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Crotwell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Crotwell 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 53 immigration records available for the last name Crotwell. 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 487 military records available for the last name Crotwell. For the veterans among your Crotwell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Crotwell lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Crotwell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Crotwell in 1961 was 53, and 56 in 2004.

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