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Cren Family History

Cren 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: Chen, Uren, Oren, Ren, Gren, Wren, Kren, Crea, Crew, Crean

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Where is the Cren family from?

You can see how Cren families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cren family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Cren families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 4 Cren families living in Middlesex. This was about 80% of all the recorded Cren's in United Kingdom. Middlesex had the highest population of Cren families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cren 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 Cren ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Cren. 100% of Cren 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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Cren. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cren 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 658 immigration records available for the last name Cren. 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 384 military records available for the last name Cren. For the veterans among your Cren ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cren lifespan?

Average Cren life expectancy in 1980 was 96 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 71.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cren 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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