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Crackston Family History

Crackston 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: Crookston, Cranston, Clarkston, Thackston, Blackston, Erickson

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Where is the Crackston family from?

You can see how Crackston families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Crackston family name was found in the UK, and Scotland between 1841 and 1901. The most Crackston families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1891 there were 7 Crackston families living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Crackston's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Crackston families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Crackston 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 Crackston ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Crackston. 100% of Crackston 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
    100%

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Census Records

There are 240 census records available for the last name Crackston. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Crackston 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 93 immigration records available for the last name Crackston. 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 9 military records available for the last name Crackston. For the veterans among your Crackston ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Crackston lifespan?

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Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Crackston

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