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Crannell Name Meaning

Probably Scottish: variant of Crandall .

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


Similar surnames: Crandell, Crangle, Connell, Randell, Mcdannell, Grennell, Trunnell

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Where is the Crannell family from?

You can see how Crannell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Crannell family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Crannell families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 10 Crannell families living in New Brunswick. This was about 50% of all the recorded Crannell's in Canada. New Brunswick had the highest population of Crannell families in 1911.
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What did your Crannell ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Crannell. 40% of Crannell men worked as a Laborer and 29% of Crannell women worked as a Housework. Some less common occupations for Americans named Crannell were Electrician and Machine Operator. .

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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

  • Laborer
    40%
  • Salesman
    10%
  • Farmer
    10%
  • Electrician
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    29%
  • Beautician
    15%
  • Operator
    15%
  • Machine Operator
    15%
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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Crannell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Crannell 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 226 immigration records available for the last name Crannell. 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 760 military records available for the last name Crannell. For the veterans among your Crannell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Crannell lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Crannell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 1966. The average life expectancy for Crannell in 1955 was 50, and 81 in 2004.

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