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Crans Family History

Crans Surname Meaning

Dutch: from Middle Dutch crans ‘wreath, garland, crown’; hence a nickname for someone whose hair was tonsured.

It also serves as a topographic or habitational name.

This name refers to a house distinguished by the sign of a garland.

The etymology reflects cultural significance associated with the imagery of wreaths and crowns.

Such names often carry historical context regarding appearance or the location of residences.

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


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You can see how Crans families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Crans family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Crans families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 90 Crans families living in London. This was about 29% of all the recorded Crans's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Crans families in 1891.
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What did your Crans ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Crans. 82% of Crans 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
    82%
  • Unpaid Domestic Dut
    10%
  • Domestic Servant
    10%

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Census Records

There are 12,000 census records available for the last name Crans. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Crans 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Crans. 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 Crans. For the veterans among your Crans ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Crans lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Crans life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Crans in 1963 was 83, and 77 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Crans 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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