Cronkhite Family History

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Cronkhite Name Meaning

Americanized spelling of Dutch Krankheid, from an abstract noun meaning ‘weakness’, hence probably a nickname for a sickly individual.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names ©2013, Oxford University Press


Similar surnames: Cronkite, Conine, Cronkright, Crite, Bronte, Cronce, Conkle, Condit

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Cronkhite Family Origin

Where is the Cronkhite family from?

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    1920
    You can see how Cronkhite families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cronkhite family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Cronkhite families were found in the USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 41 Cronkhite families living in New York. This was about 79% of all the recorded Cronkhite's in the USA. New York had the highest population of Cronkhite families in 1840.
    Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cronkhite surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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    Cronkhite Family Occupations

    What did your Cronkhite ancestors do for a living?

    In 1880, the most common Cronkhite occupation in the USA was Farmer. 47% of Cronkhite's were Farmers. Farmer, Farming and Keeping House were the top 3 reported jobs worked by Cronkhite. A less common occupation for the Cronkhite family was Laborer.

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    • Farmer

      47%

    • Farming

      8%

    • Keeping House

      8%

    • Laborer

      3%

    Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Cronkhite ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

    Cronkhite Historical Records

    What Cronkhite family records will you find?

    Census Record

    There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Cronkhite. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cronkhite census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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    Passenger List

    There are 642 immigration records available for the last name Cronkhite. 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 Card

    There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Cronkhite. For the veterans among your Cronkhite ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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    Cronkhite Life Expectancy

    What is the average Cronkhite lifespan?

    Between 1949 and 2004, in the United States, Cronkhite life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1949, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Cronkhite in 1949 was 52, and 81 in 2004.

    View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Cronkhite

    An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cronkhite ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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