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Craber Family History

Craber Name Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Graber, Raber, Cramer, Craner, Craver, Crater, Crager, Crader, Craker

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Where is the Craber family from?

You can see how Craber families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Craber family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Craber families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1880 there were 8 Craber families living in Illinois. This was about 57% of all the recorded Craber's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Craber families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Craber surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Craber ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Craber. 47% of Craber 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 1940

  • Farmer
    47%
  • Truck Driver
    24%
  • Laborer
    16%
  • Auditor
    16%
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Census Records

There are 983 census records available for the last name Craber. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Craber 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 107 immigration records available for the last name Craber. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 65 military records available for the last name Craber. For the veterans among your Craber ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Craber lifespan?

Between 1976 and 2003, in the United States, Craber life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Craber in 1976 was 73, and 93 in 2003.

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