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Crenn Family History

Crenn 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: Krenn, Brenn, Crean, Cronn, Renn, Wrenn, Green, Chen, Trent, Cheng

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Where is the Crenn family from?

You can see how Crenn families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Crenn family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Crenn families were found in USA in 1880. In 1871 there were 2 Crenn families living in Lanarkshire. This was about 67% of all the recorded Crenn's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Crenn families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Crenn 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 Crenn ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Crenn. 100% of Crenn men worked as a Laborer.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 289 census records available for the last name Crenn. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Crenn 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 586 immigration records available for the last name Crenn. 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 13 military records available for the last name Crenn. For the veterans among your Crenn ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Crenn lifespan?

Between 1973 and 1994, in the United States, Crenn life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Crenn in 1973 was 68, and 71 in 1994.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Crenn 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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