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Cranska Family History

Cranska 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: Kraska, Crank, Crans, Cranshaw, Raska, Crask, Bransky, Cranson

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Where is the Cranska family from?

You can see how Cranska families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cranska family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Cranska families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 11 Cranska families living in Connecticut. This was about 85% of all the recorded Cranska's in USA. Connecticut had the highest population of Cranska families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cranska surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Cranska ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Cranska ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

What Cranska family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 111 census records available for the last name Cranska. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cranska 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 13 immigration records available for the last name Cranska. 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 11 military records available for the last name Cranska. For the veterans among your Cranska ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cranska lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1999, in the United States, Cranska life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Cranska in 1968 was 78, and 94 in 1999.

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