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Craynon Family History

Craynon 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: Crayton, Cannon, Rayon, Drayton, Clayson, Cayton, Clayton, Brayton

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Where is the Craynon family from?

You can see how Craynon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Craynon family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Craynon families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 18 Craynon families living in Kentucky. This was about 95% of all the recorded Craynon's in USA. Kentucky had the highest population of Craynon families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Craynon surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 248 census records available for the last name Craynon. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Craynon 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Craynon. 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 99 military records available for the last name Craynon. For the veterans among your Craynon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Craynon lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2004, in the United States, Craynon life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Craynon in 1968 was 74, and 72 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Craynon 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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