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Crale Family History

Crale 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: Crane, Cale, Crate, Coale, Crase, Cragle, Crable, Crile, Cralle

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Where is the Crale family from?

You can see how Crale families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Crale family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Crale families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 7 Crale families living in London. This was about 64% of all the recorded Crale's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Crale families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Crale 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 402 census records available for the last name Crale. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Crale 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 26 immigration records available for the last name Crale. 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 138 military records available for the last name Crale. For the veterans among your Crale ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Crale lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2003, in the United States, Crale life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Crale in 1970 was 76, and 77 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Crale 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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