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Crellen Family History

Crellen Name 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: Crellin, Cullen, Ellen, Sellen, Hellen, Yellen, Snellen, Wellen

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Where is the Crellen family from?

You can see how Crellen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Crellen family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Crellen families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1880 there were 5 Crellen families living in Missouri. This was about 63% of all the recorded Crellen's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Crellen families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Crellen surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Crellen ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Clerk was the top reported job for people in the USA named Crellen. 100% of Crellen men worked as a Clerk. .

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    100%
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Census Records

There are 440 census records available for the last name Crellen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Crellen 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 148 immigration records available for the last name Crellen. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 32 military records available for the last name Crellen. For the veterans among your Crellen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Crellen lifespan?

Between 1955 and 1993, in the United States, Crellen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Crellen in 1955 was 54, and 48 in 1993.

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