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Cronkwright Family History

Cronkwright 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: Cronkright, Conkwright, Conkright, Arkwright, Cartwright, Courtright

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Where is the Cronkwright family from?

You can see how Cronkwright families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cronkwright family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Cronkwright families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Cronkwright family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Cronkwright's in USA. New York had the highest population of Cronkwright families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cronkwright surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Cronkwright ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Cronkwright. 100% of Cronkwright 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
    100%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Cronkwright. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cronkwright 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 49 immigration records available for the last name Cronkwright. 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 93 military records available for the last name Cronkwright. For the veterans among your Cronkwright ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cronkwright lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2004, in the United States, Cronkwright life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Cronkwright in 1968 was 74, and 96 in 2004.

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