Crons History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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Etymology of Crons

What does the name Crons mean?

The Crons surname is derived from the Middle High German words "kran," or " kron," meaning "crane;" as a name, Crons most likely evolved from a nickname, perhaps for a tall, thin crane-like person.

Early Origins of the Crons family

The surname Crons was first found in Prussia, where the name was an integral part of the feudal society which would shape modern European history. Many prominent branches of the family would strive to make this name renowned as they contributed to the social, economic and political affairs of the region.

Early History of the Crons family

This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Crons research. Another 97 words (7 lines of text) covering the years 1297, 1618 and 1819 are included under the topic Early Crons History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

Crons Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Krohn, Krohfoth, Kronsbein, Kron, Cron, Krohne, Crohn, Krone Kroene and many more.

Early Notables of the Crons family

J. Cron, who was recorded in Hamburg in 1297. This is a particularly important record as surnames in German states were in their infancy at this time. In the 13th century, they would...
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Crons migration to the United States +

Crons Settlers in United States in the 17th Century

Jellian Crons, who arrived in Virginia in 1658 1

Historic Events for the Crons family +

HMS Repulse

Mr. Charles Crons, British Cook, who sailed into battle on the HMS Repulse (1941) and survived the sinking 2

Sources +

Filby, P. William, Meyer, Mary K., Passenger and immigration lists index : a guide to published arrival records of about 500,000 passengers who came to the United States and Canada in the seventeenth, eighteenth, and nineteenth centuries. 1982-1985 Cumulated Supplements in Four Volumes Detroit, Mich. : Gale Research Co., 1985, Print (ISBN 0-8103-1795-8)
HMS Repulse Crew members. (Retrieved 2014, April 9) . Retrieved from http://www.forcez-survivors.org.uk/biographies/listrepulsecrew.html