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Craton Family History

Craton Name Meaning

English (Devon): unexplained.

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


Similar surnames: Cramton, Caton, Crafton, Branton, Crago, Seaton, Trafton, Scranton

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Where is the Craton family from?

You can see how Craton families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Craton family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Craton families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 11 Craton families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 48% of all the recorded Craton's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Craton families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Craton surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Craton ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Craton. 35% of Craton men worked as a Farmer and 15% of Craton women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Craton were Foreman and Housekeeper. .

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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 1940

  • Farmer
    35%
  • Laborer
    19%
  • Barber
    8%
  • Foreman
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    15%
  • Housewife
    15%
  • Maid
    15%
  • Housekeeper
    15%
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Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Craton. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Craton 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 319 immigration records available for the last name Craton. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 914 military records available for the last name Craton. For the veterans among your Craton ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Craton lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Craton life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1953, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Craton in 1953 was 37, and 79 in 2004.

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