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Cryn Family History

Cryn 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: Cryan, Cron, Crye, Cran, Bryn, Chon, Rye, Chen, Cain, Bryan

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Where is the Cryn family from?

You can see how Cryn families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cryn family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Cryn families were found in USA in 1880, and Canada in 1911. In 1891 there was 1 Cryn family living in Northumberland. This was 100% of all the recorded Cryn's in United Kingdom. Northumberland had the highest population of Cryn families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cryn 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 83 census records available for the last name Cryn. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cryn 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 23 immigration records available for the last name Cryn. 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 5 military records available for the last name Cryn. For the veterans among your Cryn ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cryn lifespan?

Average Cryn life expectancy in 1982 was 67 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 72.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cryn 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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