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Cravley Family History

Cravley 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, Gravley, Cravey, Craley, Caley, Braley, Craven, Bradley

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Where is the Cravley family from?

You can see how Cravley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cravley family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Cravley families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 2 Cravley families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Cravley's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Cravley families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 94 census records available for the last name Cravley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cravley 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 13 immigration records available for the last name Cravley. 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 11 military records available for the last name Cravley. For the veterans among your Cravley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cravley lifespan?

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