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Crau Family History

Crau 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: Grau, Rau, Brau, Cray, Cram, Chau, Craw, Cran, Craun, Chu

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Where is the Crau family from?

You can see how Crau families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Crau family name was found in Canada, and Scotland between 1881 and 1911. The most Crau families were found in Scotland in 1881. In 1881 there were 8 Crau families living in Wigtownshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Crau's in Scotland. Wigtownshire had the highest population of Crau families in 1881.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Crau 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 111 census records available for the last name Crau. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Crau 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 108 immigration records available for the last name Crau. 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 29 military records available for the last name Crau. For the veterans among your Crau ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Crau lifespan?

Between 1969 and 1973, in the United States, Crau life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Crau in 1969 was 61, and 50 in 1973.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Crau 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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