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Crachy Family History

Crachy 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: Brach, Coach, Tracy, Drach, Beachy, Bracht, Rach, Creach, Cray

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Where is the Crachy family from?

You can see how Crachy families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Crachy family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Crachy families were found in USA in 1920, and Scotland in 1871. In 1871 there were 5 Crachy families living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Crachy's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Crachy families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Crachy 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 61 census records available for the last name Crachy. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Crachy 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 18 immigration records available for the last name Crachy. 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 36 military records available for the last name Crachy. For the veterans among your Crachy ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Crachy lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2003, in the United States, Crachy life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Crachy in 1970 was 71, and 42 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Crachy 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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