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Cranst Family History

Cranst 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, Grant, Granat, Crank, Krans, Crane, Rast, Crist, Ernst, Prast

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Where is the Cranst family from?

You can see how Cranst families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cranst family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Cranst families were found in USA in 1920, and Scotland in 1851. In 1851 there was 1 Cranst family living in Perthshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Cranst's in Scotland. Perthshire had the highest population of Cranst families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cranst 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 37 census records available for the last name Cranst. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cranst 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Cranst. 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 6 military records available for the last name Cranst. For the veterans among your Cranst ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cranst lifespan?

Average Cranst life expectancy in 1994 was 60 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 73.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cranst 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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