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Crwan Family History

Crwan 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: Crean, Cryan, Cran, Cowan, Croan, Organ, Bryan, Swan, Crank, Cogan

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Where is the Crwan family from?

You can see how Crwan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Crwan family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Crwan families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1841 there were 8 Crwan families living in East Lothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Crwan's in Scotland. East Lothian had the highest population of Crwan families in 1841.
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Census Records

There are 36 census records available for the last name Crwan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Crwan 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Crwan. 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 Crwan. For the veterans among your Crwan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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