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Crachian Family History

Crachian 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: Coachman, Crahan, Brachman, Drachman, Chauhan, Rahman, Pradhan

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Where is the Crachian family from?

You can see how Crachian families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Crachian family name was found in Scotland in 1851. In 1851 there was 1 Crachian family living in Clackmannanshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Crachian's in Scotland. Clackmannanshire had the highest population of Crachian families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Crachian 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 1 census records available for the last name Crachian. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Crachian 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Crachian. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Crachian. For the veterans among your Crachian ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Crachian lifespan?

Average Crachian life expectancy in 1979 was 39 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Crachian 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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