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Crayson Family History

Crayson 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: Clayson, Crayton, Cranson, Rayson, Grayson, Cayson, Branson, Rayon

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Where is the Crayson family from?

You can see how Crayson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Crayson family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Crayson families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Crayson family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Crayson's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Crayson families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Crayson 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 Crayson ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 170 census records available for the last name Crayson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Crayson 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 65 immigration records available for the last name Crayson. 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 23 military records available for the last name Crayson. For the veterans among your Crayson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Crayson lifespan?

Between 1985 and 1995, in the United States, Crayson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Crayson in 1985 was 7, and 62 in 1995.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Crayson

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Crayson 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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