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Cryns Family History

Cryns 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: Crans, Cross, Coyne, Crank, Krans, Crane, Clyne, Prins, Cryer, Irons

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Census Records

There are 66 census records available for the last name Cryns. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cryns 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 91 immigration records available for the last name Cryns. 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 12 military records available for the last name Cryns. For the veterans among your Cryns ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cryns lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2004, in the United States, Cryns life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Cryns in 1968 was 80, and 89 in 2004.

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