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Craanen Family History

Craanen 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: Crane, Braaten, Craigen, Craven, Crayne, Craner, Craney, Craine

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Where is the Craanen family from?

You can see how Craanen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Craanen family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Craanen families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Craanen families living in Wisconsin. This was 100% of all the recorded Craanen's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Craanen families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Craanen 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 91 census records available for the last name Craanen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Craanen 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 75 immigration records available for the last name Craanen. 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 21 military records available for the last name Craanen. For the veterans among your Craanen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Craanen lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2003, in the United States, Craanen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Craanen in 1969 was 77, and 46 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Craanen 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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