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Cranel Family History

Cranel 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: Crane, Craner, Craney, Tranel, Cane, Camel, Capel, Crank, Clavel

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Where is the Cranel family from?

You can see how Cranel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cranel family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Cranel families were found in USA in 1880. In 1851 there was 1 Cranel family living in Lanarkshire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Cranel's in Scotland. Lanarkshire and 1 other county had the highest population of Cranel families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cranel surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 99 census records available for the last name Cranel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cranel 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 22 immigration records available for the last name Cranel. 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 9 military records available for the last name Cranel. For the veterans among your Cranel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cranel lifespan?

Between 1983 and 1984, in the United States, Cranel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Cranel in 1983 was 93, and 89 in 1984.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cranel 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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