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Craysdell Family History

Craysdell 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: Ramsdell, Ransdell, Crandell, Castell, Cardell, Ramsell, Caddell

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Where is the Craysdell family from?

You can see how Craysdell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Craysdell family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 3 Craysdell families living in Essex. This was 100% of all the recorded Craysdell's in United Kingdom. Essex had the highest population of Craysdell families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Craysdell surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 3 census records available for the last name Craysdell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Craysdell 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Craysdell. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Craysdell. For the veterans among your Craysdell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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