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Crannis Family History

Crannis Surname Meaning

from Cranwich (Norfolk) which is recorded as Cranewisse in 1086.

The place-name derives from Old English cran ‘crane’ + wisse ‘meadow’.

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


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Where is the Crannis family from?

You can see how Crannis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Crannis family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Crannis families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 13 Crannis families living in London. This was about 39% of all the recorded Crannis's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Crannis families in 1891.
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What did your Crannis ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Carpenter and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Crannis. 100% of Crannis men worked as a Carpenter and 90% of Crannis 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Carpenter
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    90%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    11%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Crannis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Crannis 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 120 immigration records available for the last name Crannis. 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 77 military records available for the last name Crannis. For the veterans among your Crannis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Crannis lifespan?

Between 1984 and 2003, in the United States, Crannis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Crannis in 1984 was 68, and 73 in 2003.

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