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Craen Family History

Craen 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: Craven, Crain, Cran, Craun, Chae, Green, Chen, Cain, Crabb, Carden

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Where is the Craen family from?

You can see how Craen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Craen family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Craen families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 4 Craen families living in Hampshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Craen's in United Kingdom. Hampshire had the highest population of Craen families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Craen 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 379 census records available for the last name Craen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Craen 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 291 immigration records available for the last name Craen. 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 27 military records available for the last name Craen. For the veterans among your Craen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Craen lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Craen 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 Craen

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