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Crankshaw Name Meaning

English (Lancashire): variant of Cranshaw .

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


Similar surnames: Cranshaw, Crenshaw, Ranshaw, Ramshaw, Hanshaw, Croshaw, Brayshaw

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Where is the Crankshaw family from?

You can see how Crankshaw families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Crankshaw family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Crankshaw families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 5 Crankshaw families living in Quebec. This was about 56% of all the recorded Crankshaw's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Crankshaw families in 1911.
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What did your Crankshaw ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Crankshaw. 16% of Crankshaw men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Crankshaw women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Crankshaw were Electrician and Stenographer. .

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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 1940

  • Laborer
    16%
  • Salesman
    13%
  • Farmer
    13%
  • Electrician
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    34%
  • Clerk
    23%
  • House Keeper
    23%
  • Stenographer
    23%
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Census Records

There are 7,000 census records available for the last name Crankshaw. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Crankshaw 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 931 immigration records available for the last name Crankshaw. 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 673 military records available for the last name Crankshaw. For the veterans among your Crankshaw ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Crankshaw lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Crankshaw life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Crankshaw in 1964 was 73, and 77 in 2004.

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