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Cranstoun Family History

Cranstoun Name Meaning

see Cranston .

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


Similar surnames: Cranston, Cranson, Branson, Ranson, Branton, Canton, Swanston, Caston

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Where is the Cranstoun family from?

You can see how Cranstoun families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cranstoun family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Cranstoun families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1840 there were 2 Cranstoun families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Cranstoun's in USA. New York had the highest population of Cranstoun families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cranstoun 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 Cranstoun ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Cranstoun. 100% of Cranstoun women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. .

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Cranstoun. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cranstoun 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 454 immigration records available for the last name Cranstoun. 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 201 military records available for the last name Cranstoun. For the veterans among your Cranstoun ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cranstoun lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Cranstoun life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Cranstoun in 1964 was 71, and 80 in 2004.

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