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Croanan Family History

Croanan 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: Cronan, Croghan, Cloonan, Ronan, Coonan, Crahan, Cronin, Crossan

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Where is the Croanan family from?

You can see how Croanan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Croanan family name was found in Scotland in 1861. In 1861 there was 1 Croanan family living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Croanan's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Croanan families in 1861.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Croanan 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 50 census records available for the last name Croanan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Croanan 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Croanan. 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 4 military records available for the last name Croanan. For the veterans among your Croanan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Croanan 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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