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Craun Family History

Craun Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Krahn.

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


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Where is the Craun family from?

You can see how Craun families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Craun family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Craun families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 7 Craun families living in Nova Scotia. This was about 58% of all the recorded Craun's in Canada. Nova Scotia had the highest population of Craun families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Craun surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Craun ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Craun. 37% of Craun men worked as a Farmer and 37% of Craun women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Craun were Truck Driver and Nurse.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    37%
  • Laborer
    21%
  • Carpenter
    9%
  • Truck Driver
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    37%
  • Clerk
    16%
  • Waitress
    16%
  • Nurse
    11%

What Craun family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Craun. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Craun 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 110 immigration records available for the last name Craun. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 656 military records available for the last name Craun. For the veterans among your Craun ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Craun lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Craun life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Craun in 1956 was 32, and 84 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Craun

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Craun 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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