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Craustoun Family History

Craustoun 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: Cranston, Ruston, Caston, Croston, Frausto, Crafton, Clouston

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Where is the Craustoun family from?

You can see how Craustoun families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Craustoun family name was found in the UK, and Scotland between 1851 and 1891. The most Craustoun families were found in United Kingdom in 1891, and Scotland in 1851. In 1891 there was 1 Craustoun family living in Lincolnshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Craustoun's in United Kingdom. Lincolnshire had the highest population of Craustoun families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 14 census records available for the last name Craustoun. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Craustoun 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Craustoun. 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 2 military records available for the last name Craustoun. For the veterans among your Craustoun ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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