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Craden Family History

Craden 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: Craven, Braden, Raden, Graden, Cruden, Caden, Crader, Cowden, Carden

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Where is the Craden family from?

You can see how Craden families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Craden family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Craden families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 10 Craden families living in Lancashire. This was about 32% of all the recorded Craden's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Craden families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Craden surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Craden ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Craden. 100% of Craden women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Craden family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Craden. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Craden 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 301 immigration records available for the last name Craden. 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 179 military records available for the last name Craden. For the veterans among your Craden ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Craden lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2003, in the United States, Craden life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Craden in 1968 was 80, and 87 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Craden

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Craden 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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