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Craan Family History

Craan Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Crean, Cryan, Crahan, Crain, Cran, Craun, Croan, Cain, Crabb, Drain

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Where is the Craan family from?

You can see how Craan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Craan family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Craan families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 7 Craan families living in New Brunswick. This was about 58% of all the recorded Craan's in Canada. New Brunswick had the highest population of Craan families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Craan surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 109 census records available for the last name Craan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Craan 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 83 immigration records available for the last name Craan. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 109 military records available for the last name Craan. For the veterans among your Craan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Craan lifespan?

Between 1973 and 2004, in the United States, Craan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Craan in 1973 was 42, and 73 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Craan ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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