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Cronford Family History

Cronford 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: Cranford, Crofford, Croxford, Crockford, Crawford, Colford, Branford

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Where is the Cronford family from?

You can see how Cronford families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cronford family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Cronford families were found in USA in 1880. In 1841 there was 1 Cronford family living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Cronford's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Cronford families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cronford 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 Cronford ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Cronford. 100% of Cronford 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 242 census records available for the last name Cronford. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cronford 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 23 immigration records available for the last name Cronford. 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 15 military records available for the last name Cronford. For the veterans among your Cronford ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cronford lifespan?

Average Cronford life expectancy in 2002 was 67 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cronford 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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