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Crannell Family History

Crannell Surname Meaning

Probably Scottish: variant of Crandall.

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


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Where is the Crannell family from?

You can see how Crannell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Crannell family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Crannell families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 35 Crannell families living in Isle of Man. This was about 54% of all the recorded Crannell's in United Kingdom. Isle of Man had the highest population of Crannell families in 1891.
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What did your Crannell ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Crannell. 100% of Crannell women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Crannell family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Crannell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Crannell 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 226 immigration records available for the last name Crannell. 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 760 military records available for the last name Crannell. For the veterans among your Crannell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Crannell lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Crannell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 1966. The average life expectancy for Crannell in 1955 was 50, and 81 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Crannell

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Crannell 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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