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Cranson Family History

Cranson Surname Meaning

English: possibly a variant of Scottish Cranston.

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


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Where is the Cranson family from?

You can see how Cranson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cranson family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Cranson families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 42 Cranson families living in Durham. This was about 52% of all the recorded Cranson's in United Kingdom. Durham had the highest population of Cranson families in 1891.
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What did your Cranson ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Colliery Hewer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Cranson. 100% of Cranson men worked as a Colliery Hewer and 100% of Cranson 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Colliery Hewer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Cranson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cranson 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 311 immigration records available for the last name Cranson. 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 791 military records available for the last name Cranson. For the veterans among your Cranson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cranson lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Cranson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Cranson in 1963 was 79, and 74 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cranson 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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