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Cradan Family History

Cradan 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: Crahan, Rada, Madan, Dragan, Prada, Caban, Pradhan, Craven, Radman

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Where is the Cradan family from?

You can see how Cradan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cradan family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 10 Cradan families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Cradan's in USA. New York had the highest population of Cradan families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cradan 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 40 census records available for the last name Cradan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cradan 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Cradan. 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 2 military records available for the last name Cradan. For the veterans among your Cradan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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