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Crennen Family History

Crennen 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: Brennen, Drennen, Brenner, Dennen, Brennan, Trenner, Kuennen, Renner

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Where is the Crennen family from?

You can see how Crennen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Crennen family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Crennen families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Crennen families living in Ohio. This was about 43% of all the recorded Crennen's in USA. Ohio and 1 other state had the highest population of Crennen families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 142 census records available for the last name Crennen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Crennen 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 26 immigration records available for the last name Crennen. 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 17 military records available for the last name Crennen. For the veterans among your Crennen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Crennen lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1998, in the United States, Crennen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Crennen in 1966 was 71, and 81 in 1998.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Crennen 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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