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Cratton Family History

Cratton 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: Bratton, Gratton, Catton, Crafton, Crayton, Cramton, Craton, Hatton

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Where is the Cratton family from?

You can see how Cratton families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cratton family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Cratton families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Cratton family living in Northamptonshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Cratton's in United Kingdom. Northamptonshire had the highest population of Cratton families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 354 census records available for the last name Cratton. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cratton 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 36 immigration records available for the last name Cratton. 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 18 military records available for the last name Cratton. For the veterans among your Cratton ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cratton lifespan?

Between 1983 and 1994, in the United States, Cratton life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Cratton in 1983 was 57, and 65 in 1994.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cratton 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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