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Crankshaw Family History

Crankshaw Surname Meaning

English (Lancashire): variant of Cranshaw.

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


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Where is the Crankshaw family from?

You can see how Crankshaw families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Crankshaw family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Crankshaw families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 369 Crankshaw families living in Lancashire. This was about 88% of all the recorded Crankshaw's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Crankshaw families in 1891.
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What did your Crankshaw ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Builders Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Crankshaw. 43% of Crankshaw men worked as a Builders Labourer and 67% of Crankshaw women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Crankshaw were Retired and Private Means.

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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

  • Builders Labourer
    43%
  • Cotton Weaver
    29%
  • Retired
    29%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    67%
  • Cotton Weaver
    6%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    5%
  • Private Means
    4%

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Census Records

There are 7,000 census records available for the last name Crankshaw. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Crankshaw 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 931 immigration records available for the last name Crankshaw. 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 673 military records available for the last name Crankshaw. For the veterans among your Crankshaw ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Crankshaw lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Crankshaw life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Crankshaw in 1964 was 73, and 77 in 2004.

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