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Cranner Family History

Cranner 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, Canner, Cranmer, Branner, Channer, Cranney, Tanner, Pranger

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Where is the Cranner family from?

You can see how Cranner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cranner family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Cranner families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Cranner family living in Maryland. This was about 20% of all the recorded Cranner's in USA. Maryland and 4 other states had the highest population of Cranner families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cranner surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Cranner ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Cranner. 25% of Cranner 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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    25%
  • Salesman
    20%
  • Labor
    15%
  • Proprietor
    10%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Cranner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cranner 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 142 immigration records available for the last name Cranner. 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 141 military records available for the last name Cranner. For the veterans among your Cranner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cranner lifespan?

Between 1976 and 2003, in the United States, Cranner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Cranner in 1976 was 78, and 52 in 2003.

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