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Cratsley Family History

Cratsley 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, Grasley, Causley, Ratley, Crossley, Crosley, Carsley, Craley

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Where is the Cratsley family from?

You can see how Cratsley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cratsley family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Cratsley families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 5 Cratsley families living in Yorkshire. This was about 36% of all the recorded Cratsley's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Cratsley families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cratsley 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 Cratsley ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Machinist and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Cratsley. 45% of Cratsley men worked as a Machinist and 100% of Cratsley women worked as a Clerk.

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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

  • Machinist
    45%
  • Laborer
    34%
  • Farm Hand
    23%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    100%

What Cratsley family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Cratsley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cratsley 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 14 immigration records available for the last name Cratsley. 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 109 military records available for the last name Cratsley. For the veterans among your Cratsley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cratsley lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2004, in the United States, Cratsley life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Cratsley in 1951 was 58, and 82 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Cratsley

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cratsley 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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