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Cronkite Family History

Cronkite Surname Meaning

Americanized form of Dutch Krankheyt (see Cronkhite).

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


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Where is the Cronkite family from?

You can see how Cronkite families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cronkite family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Cronkite families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 96 Cronkite families living in New Brunswick. This was about 97% of all the recorded Cronkite's in Canada. New Brunswick had the highest population of Cronkite families in 1911.
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What did your Cronkite ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Cronkite. 60% of Cronkite 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
    60%
  • Laborer
    40%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Cronkite. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cronkite 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 128 immigration records available for the last name Cronkite. 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 594 military records available for the last name Cronkite. For the veterans among your Cronkite ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cronkite lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2003, in the United States, Cronkite life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Cronkite in 1957 was 45, and 77 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cronkite 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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