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Origins of the Crawford surname

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About the Crawfords

We have a total number of 179037 records for people with the last name Crawford.

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Alternative variations of the name Crawford

Crawford, Crawfurd, Crawforde, Crauford, Crawfoot

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Where do most Crawfords live?

In 1921, most Crawfords lived in London.


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Interesting facts about Crawfords

How common is your surname?

332nd most common surname in the UK

We have 122,000 records for the Crawford surname. The oldest one dates back to 1100.

Who were Crawfords most likely to marry?

Smiths

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Johnsons

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What are the most common Crawford first names?

  • John
  • William
  • Mary
  • Margaret

Our birth record sets tell us the names of Crawford family members

Common jobs for Crawfords

Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.

Common Female occupations for Crawfords in 1921
Dressmaker

688

Domestic Servant

425

Housekeeper

339

House Keeper

299

House Servant

240

Common Male occupations for Crawfords in 1921
Coal Miner

598

Joiner

540

Farmer

519

Fisherman

468

Farm Hands

409

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