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Crai Family History

Crai 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: Cai, Arai, Chai, Cray, Rai, Cram, Craig, Craik, Craw, Crain

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Where is the Crai family from?

You can see how Crai families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Crai family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Crai families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 2 Crai families living in British Columbia. This was 100% of all the recorded Crai's in Canada. British Columbia had the highest population of Crai families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Crai 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 Crai family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 222 census records available for the last name Crai. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Crai 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 42 immigration records available for the last name Crai. 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 31 military records available for the last name Crai. For the veterans among your Crai ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Crai lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2000, in the United States, Crai life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Crai in 1966 was 69, and 85 in 2000.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Crai

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Crai 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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