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Cranis Family History

Cranis 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: Crans, Francis, Danis, Crank, Rais, Manis, Krans, Crane, Crapps

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Where is the Cranis family from?

You can see how Cranis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cranis family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Cranis families were found in USA in 1920. In 1851 there were 5 Cranis families living in Perthshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Cranis's in Scotland. Perthshire had the highest population of Cranis families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cranis 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 139 census records available for the last name Cranis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cranis 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 Cranis. 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 30 military records available for the last name Cranis. For the veterans among your Cranis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cranis lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2002, in the United States, Cranis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Cranis in 1966 was 70, and 82 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cranis 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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