This page needs Javascript enabled in order to work properly. Click here for instructions on how to enable it in your browser.
Surname Header Image
Get access to Cronly family records.Start a 14-Day Free Trial

Cronly Family History

Cronly Surname Meaning

from Ó Crónghaile ‘descendant of Crónghal’ a personal name composed of crón ‘brown’ + gal ‘valour’.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names of Ireland, 2021


Similar surnames: 

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Where is the Cronly family from?

You can see how Cronly families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cronly family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Cronly families were found in USA in 1880. In 1851 there were 3 Cronly families living in Midlothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Cronly's in Scotland. Midlothian had the highest population of Cronly families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cronly surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
Mapbox
© Mapbox © OpenStreetMap Improve this map

What Cronly family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 915 census records available for the last name Cronly. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cronly census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search UK census records for Cronly

Passenger Lists

There are 225 immigration records available for the last name Cronly. 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.

View all Cronly immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 48 military records available for the last name Cronly. For the veterans among your Cronly ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Cronly military records

You've only scratched the surface of Cronly family history

Discover More

What is the average Cronly lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1995, in the United States, Cronly life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Cronly in 1967 was 86, and 80 in 1995.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Cronly

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cronly 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.

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Cronly family tree

Explore Your Tree
Search for another surname
Enter last name/surname
Start a 14-Day Free Trial