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Croain Family History

Croain 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: Cronin, Crain, Croan, Chopin, Cain, Drain, Roan, Train, Crown, Chain

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Where is the Croain family from?

You can see how Croain families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Croain family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1880 and 1901. The most Croain families were found in Scotland in 1901. In 1891 there were 5 Croain families living in Durham. This was 100% of all the recorded Croain's in United Kingdom. Durham had the highest population of Croain families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Croain 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 98 census records available for the last name Croain. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Croain 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Croain. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Croain. For the veterans among your Croain ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Croain lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Croain 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Croain

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