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Craham Family History

Craham 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: Braham, Graham, Crahan, Abraham, Rahm, Brahm, Cham, Clapham, Cramm

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Where is the Craham family from?

You can see how Craham families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Craham family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Craham families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 14 Craham families living in Lancashire. This was about 61% of all the recorded Craham's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Craham families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Craham surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Craham ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Craham. 100% of Craham women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Craham family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Craham. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Craham 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 936 immigration records available for the last name Craham. 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 308 military records available for the last name Craham. For the veterans among your Craham ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Craham lifespan?

Between 1974 and 2000, in the United States, Craham life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Craham in 1974 was 74, and 73 in 2000.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Craham

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Craham 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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