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Cronberg Family History

Cronberg 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: Kronberg, Gronberg, Froberg, Roberg, Granberg, Bromberg, Grunberg

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Where is the Cronberg family from?

You can see how Cronberg families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cronberg family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Cronberg families were found in USA in 1920. In 1871 there were 2 Cronberg families living in Angus. This was about 50% of all the recorded Cronberg's in Scotland. Angus and 1 other county had the highest population of Cronberg families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cronberg 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 Cronberg ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Cronberg. 40% of Cronberg men worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    40%
  • Partner
    20%
  • Carpenter
    20%
  • Rancher
    20%

What Cronberg family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 657 census records available for the last name Cronberg. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cronberg 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 438 immigration records available for the last name Cronberg. 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 668 military records available for the last name Cronberg. For the veterans among your Cronberg ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cronberg lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2003, in the United States, Cronberg life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Cronberg in 1958 was 52, and 82 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Cronberg

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cronberg 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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