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Crivan Family History

Crivan 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: Crisan, Krizan, Provan, Craven, Ivan, Cavan, Scrivani, Brian, Crehan

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Where is the Crivan family from?

You can see how Crivan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Crivan family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1880 and 1901. The most Crivan families were found in Scotland in 1901. In 1901 there were 5 Crivan families living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Crivan's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Crivan families in 1901.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Crivan 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 42 census records available for the last name Crivan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Crivan 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Crivan. 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 military records available for the last name Crivan. For the veterans among your Crivan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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