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Cran Family History

Cran Surname Meaning

Scottish (Aberdeenshire): variant of English Crane.

Dutch: variant of Kraan or one of its variants such as Craane and Krane.

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


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Where is the Cran family from?

You can see how Cran families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cran family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Cran families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1891 there were 38 Cran families living in London. This was about 41% of all the recorded Cran's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Cran families in 1891.
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What did your Cran ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Medical Practitioner and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Cran. 100% of Cran men worked as a Medical Practitioner and 86% of Cran 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Medical Practitioner
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    86%
  • Private Means
    8%
  • Shorthand Typist
    8%

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Census Records

There are 14,000 census records available for the last name Cran. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cran 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 3,000 immigration records available for the last name Cran. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Cran. For the veterans among your Cran ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cran lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Cran life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1954, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Cran in 1954 was 43, and 90 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cran 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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