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Cranie Family History

Cranie Surname Meaning

from Mac Ciaráin see Creaney.

Source: The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain, 2021


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You can see how Cranie families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cranie family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Cranie families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there was 1 Cranie family living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Cranie's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Cranie families in 1911.
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Census Records

There are 717 census records available for the last name Cranie. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cranie 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 93 immigration records available for the last name Cranie. 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 166 military records available for the last name Cranie. For the veterans among your Cranie ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cranie lifespan?

Average Cranie life expectancy in 1966 was 49 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 71.

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