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Cruanes Family History

Cruanes 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, Crans, Craner, Ruane, Craney, Ranes, Crates, Cane, Chaves

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Where is the Cruanes family from?

You can see how Cruanes families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cruanes family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Cruanes families were found in and USA in 1840. In 1840 there was 1 Cruanes family living in Louisiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Cruanes's in USA. Louisiana had the highest population of Cruanes families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cruanes 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 23 census records available for the last name Cruanes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cruanes 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 49 immigration records available for the last name Cruanes. 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 23 military records available for the last name Cruanes. For the veterans among your Cruanes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cruanes lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2002, in the United States, Cruanes life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Cruanes in 1967 was 68, and 76 in 2002.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cruanes 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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