Crawfords in Ireland

[Lynn Bridgett]

I'm sure this is a common problem.
I have a Irish family in my tree called Crawford. They moved to Co. Durham in England c. 1880 onwards and I have absolutely no idea where they came from. I have them all in England by 1901 census. There is nothing on the census returns at all apart from the word Ireland.

I know they were protestants as they used the local Cof E church for their marriages and funerals. But that is the sum of my knowledge.
Is there any hope?

Lynn

[Raffaele]

Have you found them on the 1881 and 1891 census just in case the place of birth is more than just Ireland?

[Lesley Robertson]

I'm sure this is a common problem.
I have a Irish family in my tree called Crawford. They moved to Co. Durham in England c. 1880 onwards and I have absolutely no idea where they came from. I have them all in England by 1901 census. There is nothing on the census returns at all apart from the word Ireland.

I know they were protestants as they used the local Cof E church for their marriages and funerals. But that is the sum of my knowledge.
Is there any hope?

Lynn

Using Family Search to search the 1881 census for County Durham for Crawfords born in Ireland turns up 31 hits, many of which include a county as well as the country. I suggest that you see whether any of yours are there.
Lesley

[Lynn Bridgett]

Using Family Search to search the 1881 census for County Durham for Crawfords born in Ireland turns up 31 hits, many of which include a county as well as the country. I suggest that you see whether any of yours are there.
Lesley

I've never thought of just doing a surname search. I'll give it a go.

Many thanks

Lynn