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Cronce Family History

Cronce Name Meaning

Americanized form of German Krantz (compare Krontz ) and possibly also of Flemish Croons a genitivized form of Croon (see Kroon ).

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Crance, Crone, Counce, Koonce, Krone, Crouse, Crounse, Coone, France

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Where is the Cronce family from?

You can see how Cronce families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cronce family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Cronce families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 12 Cronce families living in New Jersey. This was about 71% of all the recorded Cronce's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Cronce families in 1840.
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What did your Cronce ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Cronce. 34% of Cronce men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Cronce women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Cronce were Salesman and Housework. .

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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
    34%
  • Carpenter
    17%
  • Farmer
    17%
  • Salesman
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    50%
  • Housework
    50%
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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Cronce. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cronce 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 97 immigration records available for the last name Cronce. 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 347 military records available for the last name Cronce. For the veterans among your Cronce ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cronce lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Cronce life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Cronce in 1960 was 71, and 76 in 2004.

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