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Cranton Name Meaning

variant originating in Kent of Crampton .

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


Similar surnames: Branton, Canton, Clanton, Cranston, Crafton, Crayton, Cranson

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Where is the Cranton family from?

You can see how Cranton families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cranton family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Cranton families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 38 Cranton families living in Nova Scotia. This was about 55% of all the recorded Cranton's in Canada. Nova Scotia had the highest population of Cranton families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cranton surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Cranton ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Cranton. 84% of Cranton men worked as a Farmer. .

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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 1921

  • Farmer
    84%
  • Journalier
    17%
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Census Records

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Passenger Lists

There are 554 immigration records available for the last name Cranton. 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 366 military records available for the last name Cranton. For the veterans among your Cranton ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cranton lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Cranton life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Cranton in 1962 was 69, and 53 in 2004.

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