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Crayne Family History

Crayne Surname Meaning

Manx: variant of Craine.

English: variant of Crane.

Possibly an Americanized form of German Krain, a habitational name from any of several places so named.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Crayne family from?

You can see how Crayne families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Crayne family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Crayne families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 5 Crayne families living in Lancashire. This was about 42% of all the recorded Crayne's in United Kingdom. Lancashire and 1 other county had the highest population of Crayne families in 1891.
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What did your Crayne ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Crayne. 28% of Crayne men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Crayne women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Crayne were Truck Driver and Secretary.

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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

  • Laborer
    28%
  • Farmer
    19%
  • Salesman
    9%
  • Truck Driver
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    34%
  • Waitress
    34%
  • Secretary
    34%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Crayne. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Crayne 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 188 immigration records available for the last name Crayne. 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 826 military records available for the last name Crayne. For the veterans among your Crayne ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Crayne lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Crayne life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Crayne in 1957 was 39, and 80 in 2004.

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