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Cronauer Family History

Cronauer Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Gronauer. German: variant of Kronauer and in North America (also) an altered form of this.

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


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Where is the Cronauer family from?

You can see how Cronauer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cronauer family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Cronauer families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 15 Cronauer families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 52% of all the recorded Cronauer's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Cronauer families in 1920.
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What did your Cronauer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Secretary were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Cronauer. 25% of Cronauer men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Cronauer women worked as a Secretary. Some less common occupations for Americans named Cronauer were Dentist and Housekeeper.

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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
    25%
  • Electrician
    11%
  • Farmer
    11%
  • Dentist
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Secretary
    34%
  • Housewife
    23%
  • Laborer
    23%
  • Housekeeper
    23%

What Cronauer family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 848 census records available for the last name Cronauer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cronauer 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 130 immigration records available for the last name Cronauer. 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 723 military records available for the last name Cronauer. For the veterans among your Cronauer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cronauer lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Cronauer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Cronauer in 1960 was 62, and 87 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cronauer 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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