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Craythorne Family History

Craythorne Surname Meaning

from Crathorne (NR Yorks).

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Craythorne family from?

You can see how Craythorne families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Craythorne family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Craythorne families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 26 Craythorne families living in Warwickshire. This was about 32% of all the recorded Craythorne's in United Kingdom. Warwickshire had the highest population of Craythorne families in 1891.
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What did your Craythorne ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Craythorne. 60% of Craythorne men worked as a General Labourer and 90% of Craythorne women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Craythorne were Carpenter joiner and Unpaid Domestic Duti.

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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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer
    60%
  • Carpenter joiner
    40%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    90%
  • Unpaid Home Duties
    8%
  • Unpaid Domestic Duti
    4%

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Census Records

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Passenger Lists

There are 267 immigration records available for the last name Craythorne. 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 296 military records available for the last name Craythorne. For the veterans among your Craythorne ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Craythorne lifespan?

Between 1976 and 2004, in the United States, Craythorne life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Craythorne in 1976 was 92, and 79 in 2004.

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