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Cratin Family History

Cratin 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: Crain, Cragin, Craton, Cain, Drain, Satin, Caton, Train, Craven

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Where is the Cratin family from?

You can see how Cratin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cratin family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Cratin families were found in USA in 1880. In 1871 there was 1 Cratin family living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Cratin's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Cratin families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cratin 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 494 census records available for the last name Cratin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cratin 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 30 immigration records available for the last name Cratin. 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 76 military records available for the last name Cratin. For the veterans among your Cratin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cratin lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Cratin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Cratin in 1966 was 81, and 85 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cratin 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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