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Crasson Family History

Crasson 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: Classon, Cranson, Crosson, Casson, Branson, Hasson, Ranson, Cason

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Where is the Crasson family from?

You can see how Crasson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Crasson family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Crasson families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Crasson family living in Durham. This was about 50% of all the recorded Crasson's in United Kingdom. Durham and 1 other county had the highest population of Crasson families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Crasson 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 Crasson ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Crasson. 18% of Crasson men worked as a Laborer and 60% of Crasson women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Crasson were Filling Station Operator 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

  • Laborer
    18%
  • Farmer
    14%
  • Rigger
    9%
  • Filling Station Operator
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    60%
  • Housekeeper
    40%

What Crasson family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 975 census records available for the last name Crasson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Crasson 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 144 immigration records available for the last name Crasson. 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 121 military records available for the last name Crasson. For the veterans among your Crasson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Crasson lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1997, in the United States, Crasson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Crasson in 1967 was 74, and 73 in 1997.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Crasson 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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