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White Crane Family History

White Crane 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: Whitehorn, Whitestone, Whiteman, Whitacre, Whitcraft, Whitmore

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Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the White Crane surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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There are 2,000 census records available for the last name White Crane. Like a window into their day-to-day life, White Crane 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 31 immigration records available for the last name White Crane. 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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There are 903 military records available for the last name White Crane. For the veterans among your White Crane ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average White Crane lifespan?

Between 1973 and 1977, in the United States, White Crane life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for White Crane in 1973 was 28, and 47 in 1977.

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