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Cryson Family History

Cryson 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: Bryson, Cruson, Croson, Cayson, Creson, Cason, Clayson, Cayton

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Where is the Cryson family from?

You can see how Cryson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cryson family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1911. The most Cryson families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there was 1 Cryson family living in Alberta. This was about 50% of all the recorded Cryson's in Canada. Alberta and 1 other province had the highest population of Cryson families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cryson 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 32 census records available for the last name Cryson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cryson 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Cryson. 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 11 military records available for the last name Cryson. For the veterans among your Cryson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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