Cryer Name Origin, Meaning and Family History

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Surname Distribution

Census frequency by county

Name Concentrations Within England and Wales

Cryer Surname Statistics


Top Professions for the Cryer family

Profession Census Frequency
Cotton Weaver 94
Farmer 16
Living On Own Means 15
Cotton Winder 12
Cotton Spinner 11
Woollen Weaver 11
Coal Hewer 10
General Labourer 10
Dress Maker 9
Grocer Assistant 9
House Maid Domestic 8
Coal Miner 7
Domestic Servant 7
Gardener Domestic 7
Joiner Carpenter 7
Laundress Wash 7
Farmers Son Rel 7
Coal Miner Hewer 6
Charwoman 5
Railway Clerk 5
Butcher 5
Cotton Card Room Hand 5
Gardener 5
Scholar 5
Woollen Fulling Miller 4

Cryer Surname Variants Ranking

Rank Surname Match Census Frequency
1 Cryer 100% 12,135
2 Crier 80% 783
3 Caryer 83% 351

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The surname Cryer is the most popular version of all its varients

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