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Cronenwett Family History

Cronenwett Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Kronenwett (see Kronenwetter).

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


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Where is the Cronenwett family from?

You can see how Cronenwett families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cronenwett family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Cronenwett families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 14 Cronenwett families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 54% of all the recorded Cronenwett's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Cronenwett families in 1880.
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What did your Cronenwett ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Cronenwett. 29% of Cronenwett men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Cronenwett women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Cronenwett were Laborer and Teacher.

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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

  • Farmer
    29%
  • Partner
    22%
  • Janitor
    22%
  • Laborer
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    50%
  • Teacher
    50%

What Cronenwett family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Cronenwett. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cronenwett 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 52 immigration records available for the last name Cronenwett. 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 135 military records available for the last name Cronenwett. For the veterans among your Cronenwett ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cronenwett lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2003, in the United States, Cronenwett life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Cronenwett in 1955 was 47, and 83 in 2003.

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