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Cranstone Family History

Cranstone Surname Meaning

see Cranston.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Cranstone family from?

You can see how Cranstone families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cranstone family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Cranstone families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 30 Cranstone families living in Hampshire. This was about 24% of all the recorded Cranstone's in United Kingdom. Hampshire had the highest population of Cranstone families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cranstone surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Cranstone ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Cranstone. 34% of Cranstone men worked as a General Labourer and 86% of Cranstone women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Cranstone were Builders Labourer and Unpaid Domestic.

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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

  • General Labourer
    34%
  • Plumber
    17%
  • House Painter
    17%
  • Builders Labourer
    17%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    86%
  • Private Means
    6%
  • Household Duties (unpaid)
    4%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    3%

What Cranstone family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Cranstone. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cranstone 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 317 immigration records available for the last name Cranstone. 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 228 military records available for the last name Cranstone. For the veterans among your Cranstone ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cranstone lifespan?

Between 1973 and 1999, in the United States, Cranstone life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Cranstone in 1973 was 79, and 81 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cranstone 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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