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Cronen Family History

Cronen Surname Meaning

Irish: variant of Cronin. German: variant of Kronen.

Possibly also an altered form of Dutch Kroonen and of its Dutch and Flemish cognate Croonen.

These are genitivized forms of Krone and Kroon.

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


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You can see how Cronen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cronen family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Cronen families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 18 Cronen families living in Ontario. This was about 72% of all the recorded Cronen's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Cronen families in 1911.
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What did your Cronen ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Cronen. 100% of Cronen 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
    100%

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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Cronen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cronen 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Cronen. 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 605 military records available for the last name Cronen. For the veterans among your Cronen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cronen lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Cronen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Cronen in 1959 was 57, and 85 in 2004.

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