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Cronin Family History

Cronin Surname Meaning

Irish (Cork and Kerry): Anglicized form of Gaelic Ó Cróinín ‘descendant of Cróinín’.

A byname from a diminutive of crón ‘swarthy’.

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


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Where is the Cronin family from?

You can see how Cronin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cronin family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Cronin families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 402 Cronin families living in London. This was about 44% of all the recorded Cronin's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Cronin families in 1891.
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What did your Cronin ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Cronin. 17% of Cronin men worked as a General Labourer and 68% of Cronin women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Cronin were Bank Clerk 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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer
    17%
  • Builders Labourer
    14%
  • Bricklayer
    5%
  • Bank Clerk
    3%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    68%
  • Domestic Servant
    4%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    3%
  • Housekeeper
    3%

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Census Records

There are 148,000 census records available for the last name Cronin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cronin 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 29,000 immigration records available for the last name Cronin. 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 26,000 military records available for the last name Cronin. For the veterans among your Cronin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cronin lifespan?

Between 1942 and 2004, in the United States, Cronin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1949, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Cronin in 1942 was 41, and 76 in 2004.

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