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Craley Family History

Craley Surname Meaning

Possibly an altered form of English Crawley (compare Cralle). This surname is also found in England but not before the early 17th century.

In some cases an Americanized form of Slovenian, Croatian, or Serbian Kralj ‘king’.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Craley family from?

You can see how Craley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Craley family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Craley families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 10 Craley families living in Yorkshire. This was about 24% of all the recorded Craley's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Craley families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Craley 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 Craley ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Craley. 28% of Craley men worked as a Farmer and 15% of Craley women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Craley were Miner and House Girl.

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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

  • Farmer
    28%
  • Laborer
    25%
  • Salesman
    10%
  • Miner
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    15%
  • Housekeeper
    15%
  • Packer
    10%
  • House Girl
    10%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Craley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Craley 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 167 immigration records available for the last name Craley. 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 378 military records available for the last name Craley. For the veterans among your Craley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Craley lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Craley life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Craley in 1955 was 47, and 74 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Craley 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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