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Crannel Family History

Crannel 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: Channel, Crannell, Cranney, Brandel, Crane, Cancel, Crackel, Randel

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Where is the Crannel family from?

You can see how Crannel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Crannel family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Crannel families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Crannel family living in Connecticut. This was about 33% of all the recorded Crannel's in USA. Connecticut and 2 other states had the highest population of Crannel families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Crannel 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 Crannel ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Salesman
    100%

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Census Records

There are 423 census records available for the last name Crannel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Crannel 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 13 immigration records available for the last name Crannel. 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 82 military records available for the last name Crannel. For the veterans among your Crannel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Crannel lifespan?

Between 1973 and 1997, in the United States, Crannel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Crannel in 1973 was 56, and 78 in 1997.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Crannel 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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