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Cranswick Family History

Cranswick Surname Meaning

from Cranswick (ER Yorks).

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


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Where is the Cranswick family from?

You can see how Cranswick families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cranswick family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1920. The most Cranswick families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 3 Cranswick families living in Ontario. This was about 75% of all the recorded Cranswick's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Cranswick families in 1911.
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What did your Cranswick ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Chauffeur was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Cranswick. 50% of Cranswick men worked as a Chauffeur.

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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

  • Chauffeur
    50%
  • Farmer
    50%

What Cranswick family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Cranswick. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cranswick 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 567 immigration records available for the last name Cranswick. 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 214 military records available for the last name Cranswick. For the veterans among your Cranswick ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cranswick lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Cranswick life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Cranswick in 1964 was 60, and 87 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cranswick 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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