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Cronon Family History

Cronon 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: Cronin, Croson, Cronn, Cronen, Cronan, Croom, Cannon, Crook, Crofton

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Where is the Cronon family from?

You can see how Cronon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cronon family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Cronon families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 3 Cronon families living in Ohio. This was about 75% of all the recorded Cronon's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Cronon families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cronon surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Cronon ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Clerk and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Cronon. 39% of Cronon men worked as a Clerk and 67% of Cronon women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Cronon were Manager and Nurse. .

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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

  • Clerk
    39%
  • Laborer
    24%
  • Salesman
    24%
  • Manager
    16%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    67%
  • Nurse
    34%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Cronon. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cronon 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 337 immigration records available for the last name Cronon. 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 255 military records available for the last name Cronon. For the veterans among your Cronon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cronon lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Cronon life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Cronon in 1965 was 83, and 72 in 2004.

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