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Crenney Family History

Crenney 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: Clenney, Cranney, Cerney, Brenner, Trenner, Cheney, Renner, Reaney

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Where is the Crenney family from?

You can see how Crenney families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Crenney family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Crenney families were found in Scotland in 1891. In 1891 there was 1 Crenney family living in Northumberland. This was 100% of all the recorded Crenney's in United Kingdom. Northumberland had the highest population of Crenney families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 98 census records available for the last name Crenney. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Crenney 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 Crenney. 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 6 military records available for the last name Crenney. For the veterans among your Crenney ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Crenney lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1996, in the United States, Crenney life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Crenney in 1968 was 53, and 82 in 1996.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Crenney 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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