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Cranse Family History

Cranse 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: Crane, Crans, Crance, Crase, Cane, Rase, Crank, Banse, Grange, Chase

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Where is the Cranse family from?

You can see how Cranse families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cranse family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Cranse families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 5 Cranse families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Cranse's in USA. New York had the highest population of Cranse families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cranse 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 Cranse ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Cranse. 40% of Cranse men worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    40%
  • Farmer
    20%
  • Sewer
    14%
  • Miner
    14%

What Cranse family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 848 census records available for the last name Cranse. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cranse 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 37 immigration records available for the last name Cranse. 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 76 military records available for the last name Cranse. For the veterans among your Cranse ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cranse lifespan?

Between 1947 and 2004, in the United States, Cranse life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1947, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Cranse in 1947 was 48, and 90 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Cranse

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cranse 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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