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Crochan Family History

Crochan 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: Croghan, Kochan, Arocha, Rochman, Crehan, Rohan, Cochran, Crochet

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Where is the Crochan family from?

You can see how Crochan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Crochan family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Crochan families were found in USA in 1920. In 1851 there was 1 Crochan family living in Ayrshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Crochan's in Scotland. Ayrshire had the highest population of Crochan families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Crochan surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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  • 1871
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Census Records

There are 223 census records available for the last name Crochan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Crochan 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 23 immigration records available for the last name Crochan. 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 34 military records available for the last name Crochan. For the veterans among your Crochan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Crochan lifespan?

Between 1969 and 1992, in the United States, Crochan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Crochan in 1969 was 56, and 62 in 1992.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Crochan 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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