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Craynor Family History

Craynor 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: Cranor, Raynor, Traynor, Gaynor, Claytor, Rayner, Trainor, Maynor

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Where is the Craynor family from?

You can see how Craynor families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Craynor family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Craynor families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 5 Craynor families living in Lancashire. This was about 63% of all the recorded Craynor's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Craynor families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Craynor 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 Craynor ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farming and Housekeeping were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Craynor. 100% of Craynor men worked as a Farming and 100% of Craynor women worked as a Housekeeping.

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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

  • Farming
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeping
    100%

What Craynor family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 375 census records available for the last name Craynor. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Craynor 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 28 immigration records available for the last name Craynor. 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 15 military records available for the last name Craynor. For the veterans among your Craynor ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Craynor lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2001, in the United States, Craynor life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Craynor in 1972 was 66, and 84 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Craynor

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Craynor 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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