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Crackan Family History

Crackan 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: Bracken, Brackman, Crackel, Crahan, Brackin, Chauhan, Rahman, Backman

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Where is the Crackan family from?

You can see how Crackan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Crackan family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1840 and 1901. The most Crackan families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1841 there were 2 Crackan families living in Wigtownshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Crackan's in Scotland. Wigtownshire had the highest population of Crackan families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Crackan 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 162 census records available for the last name Crackan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Crackan 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 38 immigration records available for the last name Crackan. 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 20 military records available for the last name Crackan. For the veterans among your Crackan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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