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Cryell Family History

Cryell 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: Coryell, Cornell, Carnell, Cardell, Yell, Orrell, Truell, Corbell

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Where is the Cryell family from?

You can see how Cryell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cryell family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Cryell families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Cryell family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Cryell's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Cryell families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cryell 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 45 census records available for the last name Cryell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cryell 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Cryell. 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 military records available for the last name Cryell. For the veterans among your Cryell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Cryell

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