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Cranch Family History

Cranch Surname Meaning

Of uncertain origin; perhaps from a name of the form Old English cran + wīc ‘crane farm’ for an unidentified place.

John de Cranewis 1380 in Patent Rolls is however associated with Norfolk

and the similar but etymologically distinct Cranage is a Cheshire name.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Cranch family from?

You can see how Cranch families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cranch family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Cranch families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 98 Cranch families living in Devon. This was about 62% of all the recorded Cranch's in United Kingdom. Devon had the highest population of Cranch families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cranch 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 Cranch ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Postman and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Cranch. 60% of Cranch men worked as a Postman and 82% of Cranch women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Cranch were General Labourer and Domestic Servant.

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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 1939

  • Postman
    60%
  • General Labourer
    40%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    82%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    4%
  • Private Means
    4%
  • Domestic Servant
    3%

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Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Cranch. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cranch 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 623 immigration records available for the last name Cranch. 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 447 military records available for the last name Cranch. For the veterans among your Cranch ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cranch lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Cranch life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Cranch in 1962 was 68, and 55 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Cranch

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cranch 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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