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Craner Family History

Craner Name Meaning

English (Warwickshire): perhaps an agent derivative of Middle English crane ‘machine for lifting’ hence an occupational name denoting a crane-operator although this use of craner is not recorded until the 19th century. The surname does not occur in English records before the mid 16th century suggesting it may have originated elsewhere. Americanized form of German Krahner a variant of Krahn or Kröner (see Kroner ). Americanized form of Austrian German and Slovenian Kraner .

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

Similar surnames: Croner, Crane, Craver, Cramer, Crader, Crater, Crager, Crowner

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You can see how Craner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Craner family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Craner families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 27 Craner families living in Ontario. This was about 73% of all the recorded Craner's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Craner families in 1911.

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Census Records
There are 11,000 census records available for the last name Craner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Craner 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 743 immigration records available for the last name Craner. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.
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Draft Cards
There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Craner. For the veterans among your Craner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.
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Census Records

There are 11,000 census records available for the last name Craner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Craner census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search Canadian census records for Craner

Passenger Lists

There are 743 immigration records available for the last name Craner. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

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

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What is the average Craner lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Craner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1954, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Craner in 1954 was 40, and 63 in 2004.

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