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Crynan Family History

Crynan 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, Cronan, Bryan, Ryan, Crehan, Ryman, Crean, Crusan, Cwynar

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Where is the Crynan family from?

You can see how Crynan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Crynan family name was found in Scotland in 1871. In 1871 there were 6 Crynan families living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Crynan's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Crynan families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Crynan 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 19 census records available for the last name Crynan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Crynan 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Crynan. 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 military records available for the last name Crynan. For the veterans among your Crynan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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