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Craughan Family History

Craughan 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: Chauhan, Vaughan, Croghan, Mccaughan, Crahan, Caughman, Straughan

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Where is the Craughan family from?

You can see how Craughan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Craughan family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Craughan families were found in USA in 1920. In 1871 there was 1 Craughan family living in Aberdeenshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Craughan's in Scotland. Aberdeenshire had the highest population of Craughan families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Craughan 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 128 census records available for the last name Craughan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Craughan 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 33 immigration records available for the last name Craughan. 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 24 military records available for the last name Craughan. For the veterans among your Craughan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Craughan lifespan?

Between 1971 and 1997, in the United States, Craughan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Craughan in 1971 was 71, and 77 in 1997.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Craughan 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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