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Craeton Family History

Craeton Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Crafton, Crayton, Cramton, Craton, Crofton, Bratton, Ireton, Caton

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Where is the Craeton family from?

You can see how Craeton families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Craeton family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Craeton families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 2 Craeton families living in Maryland. This was about 67% of all the recorded Craeton's in USA. Maryland had the highest population of Craeton families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Craeton surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 18 census records available for the last name Craeton. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Craeton 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 immigration records available for the last name Craeton. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 4 military records available for the last name Craeton. For the veterans among your Craeton ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Craeton lifespan?

Average Craeton life expectancy in 1991 was 71 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Craeton 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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