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Cryan Family History

Cryan Surname Meaning

Irish (Sligo and Rocosommon): Anglicized form of Gaelic Ó Craidheáin ‘descendant of Craidheán’ a name meaning ‘little heart’ from a diminutive of croidhe ‘heart’.

It appears to be a Roscommon variant of Ó Croidheáin see Crean.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Cryan family from?

You can see how Cryan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cryan family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Cryan families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 38 Cryan families living in Lancashire. This was about 36% of all the recorded Cryan's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Cryan families in 1891.
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What did your Cryan ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Cryan. 47% of Cryan men worked as a General Labourer and 84% of Cryan women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Cryan were Musician and Unpaid Domestic Duti.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer
    47%
  • Caterer
    24%
  • Farm Labourer
    16%
  • Musician
    16%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    84%
  • Private Means
    8%
  • School Teacher
    5%
  • Unpaid Domestic Duti
    5%

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Census Records

There are 7,000 census records available for the last name Cryan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cryan 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Cryan. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Cryan. For the veterans among your Cryan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cryan lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Cryan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Cryan in 1956 was 29, and 83 in 2004.

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