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Craner Family History

Craner Surname Meaning

English (Warwickshire): perhaps an agent derivative of Middle English crane ‘machine for lifting’ hence an occupational name denoting a crane-operator although this use of craner is not recorded until the 19th century.

The surname does not occur in English records before the mid 16th century suggesting it may have originated elsewhere.

Americanized form of German Krahner a variant of Krahn or Kröner (see Kroner).

Americanized form of Austrian German and Slovenian Kraner.

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


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Where is the Craner family from?

You can see how Craner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Craner family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Craner families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 36 Craner families living in Warwickshire. This was about 31% of all the recorded Craner's in United Kingdom. Warwickshire had the highest population of Craner families in 1891.
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What did your Craner 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 Craner. 50% of Craner men worked as a General Labourer and 91% of Craner women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Craner were Tailor And Outfitter and Unpaid Domestic.

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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
    50%
  • Tailor And Outfitter
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    91%
  • Housekeeper
    5%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    5%

What Craner family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 11,000 census records available for the last name Craner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Craner 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 743 immigration records available for the last name Craner. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Craner. For the veterans among your Craner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Craner lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Craner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1954, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Craner in 1954 was 40, and 63 in 2004.

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