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Crahan Family History

Crahan Surname Meaning

Irish: according to MacLysaght this is a Kerry variant of McCrohan or a Mayo form of O'Creaghan

a variant of Crean. This surname is rare in Ireland and Britain.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Crahan family from?

You can see how Crahan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Crahan family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Crahan families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 14 Crahan families living in Lancashire. This was about 67% of all the recorded Crahan's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Crahan families in 1891.
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What did your Crahan ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Crahan. 100% of Crahan 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%

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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Crahan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Crahan 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 655 immigration records available for the last name Crahan. 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 478 military records available for the last name Crahan. For the veterans among your Crahan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Crahan lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Crahan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Crahan in 1957 was 53, and 73 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Crahan 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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