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Craycraft Family History

Craycraft Name Meaning

English (Kent): habitational name from Cracroft in Hogsthorpe Lincolnshire. This surname is now rare in Britain.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Chalcraft, Haycraft, Flitcraft, Rycroft, Cockcroft, Northcraft

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Where is the Craycraft family from?

You can see how Craycraft families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Craycraft family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Craycraft families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 26 Craycraft families living in Kent. This was about 96% of all the recorded Craycraft's in United Kingdom. Kent had the highest population of Craycraft families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Craycraft 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 Craycraft ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Farmer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Craycraft. 30% of Craycraft men worked as a Farmer and 29% of Craycraft women worked as a Farmer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Craycraft were Farm Laborer and Shoe Worker. .

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    30%
  • Laborer
    26%
  • Salesman
    9%
  • Farm Laborer
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    29%
  • Waitress
    22%
  • Housewife
    22%
  • Shoe Worker
    15%
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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Craycraft. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Craycraft 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 131 immigration records available for the last name Craycraft. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, 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 Craycraft. For the veterans among your Craycraft ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Craycraft lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Craycraft life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Craycraft in 1955 was 27, and 70 in 2004.

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