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Cratford Family History

Cratford 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: Crawford, Cranford, Crafford, Trafford, Radford, Bradford, Stratford

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Where is the Cratford family from?

You can see how Cratford families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cratford family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1891. The most Cratford families were found in USA in 1840, and United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there was 1 Cratford family living in Hampshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Cratford's in United Kingdom. Hampshire had the highest population of Cratford families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 22 census records available for the last name Cratford. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cratford 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Cratford. 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 1 military records available for the last name Cratford. For the veterans among your Cratford ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cratford lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cratford 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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