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Cranfen Family History

Cranfen 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: Draffen, Crane, Branden, Craigen, Craven, Franken, Franzen, Craner

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Where is the Cranfen family from?

You can see how Cranfen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cranfen family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Cranfen families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Cranfen's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Cranfen families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cranfen surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 20 census records available for the last name Cranfen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cranfen 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Cranfen. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Cranfen. For the veterans among your Cranfen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cranfen lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cranfen 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Cranfen

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