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Cronell Family History

Cronell 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: Crowell, Cornell, Carnell, Rosell, Coronel, Brunell, Rowell

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Where is the Cronell family from?

You can see how Cronell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cronell family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Cronell families were found in USA in 1880. In 1871 there were 7 Cronell families living in Renfrewshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Cronell's in Scotland. Renfrewshire had the highest population of Cronell families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cronell 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 Cronell ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Operator and Bookkeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Cronell. 24% of Cronell men worked as an Operator and 100% of Cronell women worked as a Bookkeeper.

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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

  • Operator
    24%
  • Laborer
    24%
  • Farm
    24%
  • Farmer
    16%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Bookkeeper
    100%

What Cronell family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 931 census records available for the last name Cronell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cronell 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 113 immigration records available for the last name Cronell. 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 138 military records available for the last name Cronell. For the veterans among your Cronell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cronell lifespan?

Between 1962 and 1996, in the United States, Cronell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Cronell in 1962 was 76, and 76 in 1996.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cronell 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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