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Chran Family History

Chran 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: Chan, Thran, Coran, Cyran, Chrzan, Cran, Cohran, Han, Chang, Chon

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Where is the Chran family from?

You can see how Chran families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Chran family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Chran families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 7 Chran families living in Saskatchewan. This was 100% of all the recorded Chran's in Canada. Saskatchewan had the highest population of Chran families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Chran 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 207 census records available for the last name Chran. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Chran 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 35 immigration records available for the last name Chran. 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 23 military records available for the last name Chran. For the veterans among your Chran ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Chran lifespan?

Between 1996 and 2004, in the United States, Chran life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Chran in 1996 was 77, and 56 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Chran

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Chran 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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