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Crayston Family History

Crayston Surname Meaning

Probably from Crayston in Shap (Westm) though that name appears later than the first record of the surname.

Possibly from the 'grey stone' which gave its name to a ward of Carlisle (Cumb) or from some other conspicuous grey stone.

Greystoke also in Cumb had original initial C- and the variation between C- and G- may have inversely affected this name.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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You can see how Crayston families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Crayston family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1911. The most Crayston families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 39 Crayston families living in Lancashire. This was about 57% of all the recorded Crayston's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Crayston families in 1891.
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What did your Crayston ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Dairy Farmer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Crayston. 34% of Crayston men worked as a Dairy Farmer and 79% of Crayston women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Crayston were Builders Labourer and Laundry (own Business).

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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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Dairy Farmer
    34%
  • Dairyman
    34%
  • Builders Labourer
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    79%
  • Domestic Duties
    6%
  • Probationer Nurse
    6%
  • Laundry (own Business)
    6%

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Passenger Lists

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Draft Cards

There are 83 military records available for the last name Crayston. For the veterans among your Crayston ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Crayston lifespan?

Between 1969 and 1992, in the United States, Crayston life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Crayston in 1969 was 81, and 96 in 1992.

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