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Crennan Family History

Crennan 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: Brennan, Drennan, Grennan, Mclennan, Greenan, Crehan, Creegan, Brenna

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Where is the Crennan family from?

You can see how Crennan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Crennan family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Crennan families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 6 Crennan families living in London. This was about 43% of all the recorded Crennan's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Crennan families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Crennan 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 Crennan ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Crennan. 100% of Crennan 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
    100%

What Crennan family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Crennan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Crennan 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 413 immigration records available for the last name Crennan. 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 167 military records available for the last name Crennan. For the veterans among your Crennan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Crennan lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2002, in the United States, Crennan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Crennan in 1963 was 86, and 80 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Crennan

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Crennan 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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