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Croarken Family History

Croarken 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: Bracken, Carden, Crocker, Carmen, Coursen, Craigen, Craven, Crackel

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Where is the Croarken family from?

You can see how Croarken families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Croarken family name was found in Scotland in 1891. In 1891 there was 1 Croarken family living in Ayrshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Croarken's in Scotland. Ayrshire had the highest population of Croarken families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Croarken 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 95 census records available for the last name Croarken. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Croarken 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 Croarken. 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 12 military records available for the last name Croarken. For the veterans among your Croarken ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Croarken lifespan?

Average Croarken life expectancy in 1965 was 69 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Croarken 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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