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Cramley Family History

Cramley 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: Crawley, Crumley, Bramley, Gramley, Cromley, Craley, Caley, Ramsey

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Where is the Cramley family from?

You can see how Cramley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cramley family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Cramley families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 8 Cramley families living in Lancashire. This was about 53% of all the recorded Cramley's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Cramley families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cramley surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Cramley ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Cramley. 100% of Cramley women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Cramley family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 984 census records available for the last name Cramley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cramley 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 74 immigration records available for the last name Cramley. 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 63 military records available for the last name Cramley. For the veterans among your Cramley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cramley lifespan?

Between 1974 and 1978, in the United States, Cramley life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Cramley in 1974 was 81, and 83 in 1978.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Cramley

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cramley 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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