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Cradley Family History

Cradley 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: Crawley, Bradley, Radley, Craley, Radney, Chandley, Ridley, Caley

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Where is the Cradley family from?

You can see how Cradley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cradley family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Cradley families were found in USA in 1920, and Canada in 1911. In 1891 there were 2 Cradley families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Cradley's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Cradley families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 236 census records available for the last name Cradley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cradley 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 26 immigration records available for the last name Cradley. 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 Cradley. For the veterans among your Cradley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cradley lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cradley 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Cradley

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