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Cranbrook Family History

Cranbrook 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: Claybrook, Benbrook, Seabrook, Stainbrook, Hornbrook, Hasbrook

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Where is the Cranbrook family from?

You can see how Cranbrook families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cranbrook family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Cranbrook families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 23 Cranbrook families living in London. This was about 68% of all the recorded Cranbrook's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Cranbrook families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cranbrook 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 Cranbrook ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Cranbrook. 67% of Cranbrook women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    67%
  • Bookkeeper Typist
    34%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Cranbrook. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cranbrook 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 128 immigration records available for the last name Cranbrook. 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 42 military records available for the last name Cranbrook. For the veterans among your Cranbrook ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cranbrook lifespan?

Between 1995 and 1996, in the United States, Cranbrook life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Cranbrook in 1995 was 86, and 86 in 1996.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Cranbrook

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cranbrook 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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