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Crachley Family History

Crachley 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: Richley, Crawley, Beachley, Rackley, Brackley, Critchley, Crutchley

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Where is the Crachley family from?

You can see how Crachley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Crachley family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Crachley families were found in USA in 1920, and United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there was 1 Crachley family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Crachley's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Crachley families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Crachley 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 24 census records available for the last name Crachley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Crachley 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Crachley. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Crachley. For the veterans among your Crachley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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