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Cralton Family History

Cralton 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: Calton, Crafton, Crayton, Cramton, Craton, Alton, Halton, Chilton

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Where is the Cralton family from?

You can see how Cralton families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cralton family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Cralton family living in Maryland. This was about 17% of all the recorded Cralton's in USA. Maryland and 5 other states had the highest population of Cralton families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cralton 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 Cralton ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farming and Clerical Work were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Cralton. 100% of Cralton men worked as a Farming and 100% of Cralton women worked as a Clerical Work.

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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

  • Farming
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerical Work
    100%

What Cralton family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 126 census records available for the last name Cralton. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cralton 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 15 immigration records available for the last name Cralton. 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 16 military records available for the last name Cralton. For the veterans among your Cralton ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cralton lifespan?

Between 1971 and 1988, in the United States, Cralton life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Cralton in 1971 was 64, and 90 in 1988.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Cralton

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cralton 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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