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Craxton Family History

Craxton Surname Meaning

perhaps a variant of Croxton; compare Wm. Croxton 1777 Thomas Craxton 1786 in IGI (Macclesfield Cheshire).

Source: The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain, 2021


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Where is the Craxton family from?

You can see how Craxton families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Craxton family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Craxton families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 30 Craxton families living in Northamptonshire. This was about 65% of all the recorded Craxton's in United Kingdom. Northamptonshire had the highest population of Craxton families in 1891.
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What did your Craxton ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Craxton. 77% of Craxton 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
    77%
  • Unpaid House Duties
    12%
  • Shop Assistant Wool
    12%

What Craxton family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Craxton. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Craxton 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 115 immigration records available for the last name Craxton. 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 137 military records available for the last name Craxton. For the veterans among your Craxton ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Craxton lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2003, in the United States, Craxton life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Craxton in 1967 was 76, and 85 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Craxton

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Craxton 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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