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Crair Family History

Crair 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: Clair, Craig, Craik, Crain, Craib, Crail, Cai, Cain, Crabb, Drain

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Where is the Crair family from?

You can see how Crair families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Crair family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Crair families were found in USA in 1880. In 1841 there was 1 Crair family living in Renfrewshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Crair's in Scotland. Renfrewshire had the highest population of Crair families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Crair surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
  • 1841
  • 1871
  • 1881
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Census Records

There are 120 census records available for the last name Crair. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Crair 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 50 immigration records available for the last name Crair. 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 15 military records available for the last name Crair. For the veterans among your Crair ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Crair lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2004, in the United States, Crair life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Crair in 1970 was 49, and 70 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Crair 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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