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Cronan Family History

Cronan Surname Meaning

Irish (Limerick and Cork): variant of Cronin.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Cronan family from?

You can see how Cronan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cronan family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Cronan families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 41 Cronan families living in Lancashire. This was about 28% of all the recorded Cronan's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Cronan families in 1891.
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What did your Cronan ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Bricklayer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Cronan. 50% of Cronan men worked as a Bricklayer and 86% of Cronan women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Cronan were Cabinet Joiner carpenter and School Teacher.

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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

  • Bricklayer
    50%
  • Cabinet Joiner carpenter
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    86%
  • Cotton Weaver
    8%
  • School Teacher
    8%

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Census Records

There are 24,000 census records available for the last name Cronan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cronan 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 4,000 immigration records available for the last name Cronan. 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 3,000 military records available for the last name Cronan. For the veterans among your Cronan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cronan lifespan?

Between 1946 and 2004, in the United States, Cronan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1946, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Cronan in 1946 was 36, and 80 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cronan 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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