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Cralise Family History

Cralise 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: Calise, Fraise, Cruise, Crase, Crise, Scalise, Cralle, Craige, Clise

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Where is the Cralise family from?

You can see how Cralise families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cralise family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Cralise families were found in Scotland in 1871. In 1871 there was 1 Cralise family living in Ayrshire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Cralise's in Scotland. Ayrshire and 1 other county had the highest population of Cralise families in 1871.
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Census Records

There are 18 census records available for the last name Cralise. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cralise 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 Cralise. 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 Cralise. For the veterans among your Cralise ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cralise lifespan?

Between 1985 and 1986, in the United States, Cralise life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Cralise in 1985 was 89, and 83 in 1986.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cralise 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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