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Craydon Family History

Craydon 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: Claydon, Crayton, Graydon, Brandon, Cardon, Rayon, Drayton, Creedon

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Where is the Craydon family from?

You can see how Craydon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Craydon family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Craydon families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 21 Craydon families living in London. This was about 70% of all the recorded Craydon's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Craydon families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Craydon 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 Craydon ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Craydon. 100% of Craydon 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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Craydon family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 757 census records available for the last name Craydon. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Craydon 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 132 immigration records available for the last name Craydon. 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 76 military records available for the last name Craydon. For the veterans among your Craydon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Craydon lifespan?

Between 1979 and 1985, in the United States, Craydon life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Craydon in 1979 was 74, and 86 in 1985.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Craydon

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Craydon 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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