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Crenier Family History

Crenier 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: Chenier, Frenier, Crevier, Grenier, Renier, Creamer, Brenner, Venier

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Where is the Crenier family from?

You can see how Crenier families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Crenier family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1891. The most Crenier families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 2 Crenier families living in Massachusetts. This was 100% of all the recorded Crenier's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Crenier families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Crenier surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Crenier ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Journalier was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Crenier. 100% of Crenier men worked as a Journalier. .

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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 Male Occupations In 1921

  • Journalier
    100%
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Census Records

There are 638 census records available for the last name Crenier. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Crenier 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 67 immigration records available for the last name Crenier. 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 40 military records available for the last name Crenier. For the veterans among your Crenier ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Crenier lifespan?

Between 1975 and 1996, in the United States, Crenier life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Crenier in 1975 was 75, and 79 in 1996.

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