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Cranker Family History

Cranker Name 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: Craner, Cranmer, Ranker, Craker, Anker, Crank, Pranger, Crocker

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Where is the Cranker family from?

You can see how Cranker families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cranker family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Cranker families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 3 Cranker families living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Cranker's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Cranker families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cranker surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Cranker ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Cranker. 37% of Cranker men worked as a Salesman and 100% of Cranker women worked as a 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 1940

  • Salesman
    37%
  • Laborer
    28%
  • Superintendent
    19%
  • Plumber
    19%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    100%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Cranker. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cranker 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 123 immigration records available for the last name Cranker. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 236 military records available for the last name Cranker. For the veterans among your Cranker ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cranker lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Cranker life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Cranker in 1965 was 76, and 36 in 2004.

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