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Cronshaw Family History

Cronshaw Surname Meaning

English: habitational name from Cronkshaw in Burnley (Lancashire).

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Cronshaw family from?

You can see how Cronshaw families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cronshaw family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Cronshaw families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 769 Cronshaw families living in Lancashire. This was about 92% of all the recorded Cronshaw's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Cronshaw families in 1891.
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What did your Cronshaw ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Cronshaw. 17% of Cronshaw men worked as a General Labourer and 66% of Cronshaw women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Cronshaw were Motor Driver and Cotton Winder.

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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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer
    17%
  • Cotton Weaver
    14%
  • Incapacitated
    10%
  • Motor Driver
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    66%
  • Cotton Weaver
    15%
  • Household Duties
    4%
  • Cotton Winder
    4%

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Census Records

There are 8,000 census records available for the last name Cronshaw. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cronshaw 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 969 immigration records available for the last name Cronshaw. 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 697 military records available for the last name Cronshaw. For the veterans among your Cronshaw ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cronshaw lifespan?

Between 1943 and 2004, in the United States, Cronshaw life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1943, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Cronshaw in 1943 was 25, and 77 in 2004.

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