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Crance Family History

Crance Surname Meaning

Probably an Americanized form of German Kranz or Krenz or Dutch Crans.

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


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Where is the Crance family from?

You can see how Crance families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Crance family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Crance families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 21 Crance families living in London. This was about 30% of all the recorded Crance's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Crance families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Crance 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 Crance ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Crance. 19% of Crance men worked as a Laborer and 23% of Crance women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Crance were New Worker and Housekeeper.

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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

  • Laborer
    19%
  • Farmer
    9%
  • Carpenter
    9%
  • New Worker
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    23%
  • House Work
    14%
  • Proprietor
    14%
  • Housekeeper
    14%

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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Crance. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Crance 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 361 immigration records available for the last name Crance. 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 584 military records available for the last name Crance. For the veterans among your Crance ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Crance lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Crance life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Crance in 1962 was 84, and 76 in 2004.

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