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Crainell Family History

Crainell 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: Crannell, Carnell, Canell, Channell, Cranwell, Trapnell, Crandell

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Where is the Crainell family from?

You can see how Crainell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Crainell family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Crainell families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 2 Crainell families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Crainell's in USA. New York had the highest population of Crainell families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Crainell 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 7 census records available for the last name Crainell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Crainell 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Crainell. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Crainell. For the veterans among your Crainell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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