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Cranick Family History

Cranick 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: Kranick, Crank, Rasnick, Vranich, Chapnick, Crick, Connick, Trawick

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Where is the Cranick family from?

You can see how Cranick families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cranick family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Cranick families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 4 Cranick families living in Worcestershire. This was about 36% of all the recorded Cranick's in United Kingdom. Worcestershire had the highest population of Cranick families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cranick 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 Cranick ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Cranick. 72% of Cranick men worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    72%
  • Laborer
    29%

What Cranick family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 617 census records available for the last name Cranick. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cranick 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 39 immigration records available for the last name Cranick. 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 111 military records available for the last name Cranick. For the veterans among your Cranick ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cranick lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Cranick life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Cranick in 1957 was 52, and 89 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Cranick

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cranick 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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