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Origins of the Cronin surname

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About the Cronins

We have a total number of 42369 records for people with the last name Cronin.

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Where do most Cronins live?

In 1921, most Cronins lived in London.


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Interesting facts about Cronins

How common is your surname?

You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!

We have 11,100 records for the Cronin surname. The oldest one dates back to .

Who were Cronins most likely to marry?

Our Marriage record sets tell us which families married Cronins.

What are the most common Cronin first names?

  • John
  • Patrick
  • Mary
  • Margaret

Our birth record sets tell us the names of Cronin family members

Common jobs for Cronins

Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.

Common Female occupations for Cronins in 1921
Laundress

59

Charwoman

52

Servant

43

Dressmaker

42

Tailoress

41

Common Male occupations for Cronins in 1921
General Labourer

101

Tailor

66

Porter

48

Semiskilled Chauffeurs And Drivers

45

Dock Labourer

32

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