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Crantrell Family History

Crantrell 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: Cantrell, Cantwell, Cranwell, Crandell, Crannell, Cantrill, Cantrelle

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Where is the Crantrell family from?

You can see how Crantrell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Crantrell family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Crantrell family living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Crantrell's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Crantrell families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Crantrell surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Crantrell ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Dishwasher was the top reported job for people in the USA named Crantrell. 100% of Crantrell men worked as a Dishwasher. .

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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

  • Dishwasher
    100%
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Census Records

There are 26 census records available for the last name Crantrell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Crantrell 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Crantrell. 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 4 military records available for the last name Crantrell. For the veterans among your Crantrell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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