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Cronland Family History

Cronland Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Crosland, Rowland, Gronlund, Roland, Crossland, Rohland, Froiland

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Where is the Cronland family from?

You can see how Cronland families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cronland family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Cronland families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 4 Cronland families living in Ontario. This was about 44% of all the recorded Cronland's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Cronland families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cronland surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Cronland ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Cronland. 43% of Cronland men worked as a Salesman and 100% of Cronland women worked as a Housekeeper.

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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

  • Salesman
    43%
  • Truck Driver
    29%
  • Laborer
    29%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    100%

What Cronland family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 335 census records available for the last name Cronland. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cronland 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 80 immigration records available for the last name Cronland. 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 39 military records available for the last name Cronland. For the veterans among your Cronland ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cronland lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Cronland life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Cronland in 1965 was 75, and 80 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Cronland

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cronland 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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