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Krayton Family History

Krayton 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: Drayton, Brayton, Kayton, Crayton, Payton, Gayton, Bratton, Rayon

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Where is the Krayton family from?

You can see how Krayton families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Krayton family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1911. The most Krayton families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 4 Krayton families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Krayton's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Krayton families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Krayton 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 9 census records available for the last name Krayton. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Krayton 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Krayton. 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 3 military records available for the last name Krayton. For the veterans among your Krayton ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Krayton lifespan?

Average Krayton life expectancy in 2004 was 86 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Krayton 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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