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Cranz Family History

Cranz 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: Kranz, Crank, Ranz, Crane, Crans, Franz, Branz, Cran, Chang, Frank

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Where is the Cranz family from?

You can see how Cranz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cranz family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Cranz families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 37 Cranz families living in Devon. This was about 67% of all the recorded Cranz's in United Kingdom. Devon had the highest population of Cranz families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cranz 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 Cranz ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Dressmaker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Cranz. 24% of Cranz men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Cranz women worked as a Dressmaker. Some less common occupations for Americans named Cranz were Laborer and Housekeeper.

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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

  • Farmer
    24%
  • Corn Terman
    16%
  • Accountant
    16%
  • Laborer
    16%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Dressmaker
    50%
  • Housekeeper
    50%

What Cranz family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Cranz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cranz 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 574 immigration records available for the last name Cranz. 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 912 military records available for the last name Cranz. For the veterans among your Cranz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cranz lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2002, in the United States, Cranz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Cranz in 1962 was 83, and 86 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Cranz

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cranz 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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