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Crawford

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Type Settlement
Usage English
Pronounced Pron. /ˈkɹɔ.fəɹd/(American English)
/ˈkɹɔ.fəd/(British English)
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Meaning & History

From Old English crawe "crow" and ford "ford, river crossing". This is the name various small towns in England.

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Rootscrawe + ford
Given Name DescendantCrawford(English)
Surname DescendantCrawford(English)
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Entry updated December 1, 2024

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