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Cronwell Family History

Cronwell 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: Crotwell, Cromwell, Cranwell, Crowell, Croswell, Conwell, Colwell

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Where is the Cronwell family from?

You can see how Cronwell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cronwell family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Cronwell families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1840 there was 1 Cronwell family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Cronwell's in USA. New York had the highest population of Cronwell families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cronwell 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 Cronwell ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Cashier were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Cronwell. 38% of Cronwell men worked as a Laborer and 25% of Cronwell women worked as a Cashier. Some less common occupations for Americans named Cronwell were Mechanic and Laborer. .

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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

  • Laborer
    38%
  • Farmer
    25%
  • Salesman
    18%
  • Mechanic
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Cashier
    25%
  • Servant
    25%
  • Secretary
    25%
  • Laborer
    25%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Cronwell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cronwell 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 331 immigration records available for the last name Cronwell. 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 192 military records available for the last name Cronwell. For the veterans among your Cronwell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cronwell lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Cronwell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1963, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Cronwell in 1963 was 63, and 70 in 2004.

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