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Cradden Family History

Cradden 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: Cadden, Radden, Carden, Hadden, Branden, Craigen, Scadden, Craven

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Where is the Cradden family from?

You can see how Cradden families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cradden family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Cradden families were found in and Scotland in 1871. In 1871 there were 8 Cradden families living in Stirlingshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Cradden's in Scotland. Stirlingshire had the highest population of Cradden families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cradden 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 177 census records available for the last name Cradden. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cradden 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 70 immigration records available for the last name Cradden. 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 16 military records available for the last name Cradden. For the veterans among your Cradden ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cradden lifespan?

Between 1980 and 1981, in the United States, Cradden life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Cradden in 1980 was 69, and 71 in 1981.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cradden 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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