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Craine Family History

Craine Surname Meaning

Manx: shortened form of Gaelic Mac (Giolla) Ciaráin ‘son of (the devotee of) Ciarán’ a personal name based on a diminutive of Gaelic ciar Manx keeir ‘black’.

The place Ballacraine on the Isle of Man means ‘Craine's farm’.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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You can see how Craine families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Craine family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Craine families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 404 Craine families living in Isle of Man. This was about 64% of all the recorded Craine's in United Kingdom. Isle of Man had the highest population of Craine families in 1891.
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What did your Craine ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Pharmacist and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Craine. 50% of Craine men worked as a Pharmacist and 91% of Craine women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Craine were Insurance Agent and Unpaid Domestic.

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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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Pharmacist
    50%
  • Insurance Agent
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    91%
  • None
    4%
  • Incapacitated
    3%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    3%

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Census Records

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Passenger Lists

There are 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Craine. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Craine. For the veterans among your Craine ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Craine lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Craine life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1953, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Craine in 1953 was 26, and 75 in 2004.

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