This page needs Javascript enabled in order to work properly. Click here for instructions on how to enable it in your browser.
Surname Header Image
Get access to Crael family records.Start a 14-Day Free Trial

Crael Family History

Crael 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: Creel, Rael, Crail, Crall, Chae, Kral, Crabb, Camel, Capel, Israel

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Where is the Crael family from?

You can see how Crael families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Crael family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Crael families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1901 there was 1 Crael family living in Banffshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Crael's in Scotland. Banffshire had the highest population of Crael families in 1901.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Crael surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
Mapbox
© Mapbox © OpenStreetMap Improve this map

What Crael family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 123 census records available for the last name Crael. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Crael census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search UK census records for Crael

Passenger Lists

There are 19 immigration records available for the last name Crael. 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.

View all Crael immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 14 military records available for the last name Crael. For the veterans among your Crael ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Crael military records

You've only scratched the surface of Crael family history

Discover More

What is the average Crael lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Crael 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Crael

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Crael family tree

Explore Your Tree
Search for another surname
Enter last name/surname
Start a 14-Day Free Trial