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Crathern Family History

Crathern Surname Meaning

see Craythorne.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Crathern family from?

You can see how Crathern families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Crathern family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1920. The most Crathern families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 10 Crathern families living in Surrey. This was about 23% of all the recorded Crathern's in United Kingdom. Surrey had the highest population of Crathern families in 1891.
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What did your Crathern ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Builders Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Crathern. 50% of Crathern men worked as a Builders Labourer and 91% of Crathern women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Crathern were Hospital Porter and Household Duties (unpaid).

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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

  • Builders Labourer
    50%
  • Hospital Porter
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    91%
  • Household Duties (unpaid)
    10%

What Crathern family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Crathern. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Crathern 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 332 immigration records available for the last name Crathern. 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 157 military records available for the last name Crathern. For the veterans among your Crathern ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Crathern lifespan?

Between 1973 and 1990, in the United States, Crathern life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Crathern in 1973 was 79, and 91 in 1990.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Crathern 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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