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Cratchley Family History

Cratchley Surname Meaning

of uncertain origin; perhaps a variant of Critchley.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Cratchley family from?

You can see how Cratchley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cratchley family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Cratchley families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 63 Cratchley families living in Gloucestershire. This was about 49% of all the recorded Cratchley's in United Kingdom. Gloucestershire had the highest population of Cratchley families in 1891.
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What did your Cratchley ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Bricklayer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Cratchley. 100% of Cratchley men worked as a Bricklayer and 64% of Cratchley 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Bricklayer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    64%
  • Unpaid Domestic Dutie
    6%
  • Unpaid Domestic Dut
    5%
  • Tailoress
    5%

What Cratchley family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Cratchley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cratchley 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 208 immigration records available for the last name Cratchley. 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 220 military records available for the last name Cratchley. For the veterans among your Cratchley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cratchley lifespan?

Average Cratchley life expectancy in 1987 was 88 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 73.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cratchley 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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