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Cronay Family History

Cronay 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: Croney, Cronan, Conway, Corona, Crosby, Coney, Cray, Cloney, Gronau

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Where is the Cronay family from?

You can see how Cronay families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cronay family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Cronay families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Cronay family living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Cronay's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Cronay families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cronay surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 30 census records available for the last name Cronay. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cronay 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Cronay. 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 1 military records available for the last name Cronay. For the veterans among your Cronay ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Cronay

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