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Crannan Family History

Crannan 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: Grannan, Cannan, Brannan, Cannon, Mannan, Brennan, Hannan, Canaan

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Where is the Crannan family from?

You can see how Crannan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Crannan family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Crannan families were found in USA in 1880. In 1901 there were 5 Crannan families living in Lanarkshire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Crannan's in Scotland. Lanarkshire and 1 other county had the highest population of Crannan families in 1901.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Crannan 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 227 census records available for the last name Crannan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Crannan 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 33 immigration records available for the last name Crannan. 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 22 military records available for the last name Crannan. For the veterans among your Crannan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Crannan lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1996, in the United States, Crannan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Crannan in 1967 was 77, and 91 in 1996.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Crannan 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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