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Crandale Family History

Crandale 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: Crandall, Crangle, Randall, Croasdale, Canale, Arendale, Randle

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Where is the Crandale family from?

You can see how Crandale families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Crandale family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Crandale families were found in USA in 1880. In 1871 there were 2 Crandale families living in West Lothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Crandale's in Scotland. West Lothian had the highest population of Crandale families in 1871.
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Census Records

There are 337 census records available for the last name Crandale. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Crandale 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Crandale. 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 31 military records available for the last name Crandale. For the veterans among your Crandale ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Crandale lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1975, in the United States, Crandale life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1966. The average life expectancy for Crandale in 1966 was 73, and 69 in 1975.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Crandale 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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