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Craite Family History

Craite 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: Crite, Crate, Craige, Craine, Raine, Crane, Raith, Craigen, Cripe

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Where is the Craite family from?

You can see how Craite families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Craite family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Craite families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 11 Craite families living in Wisconsin. This was 100% of all the recorded Craite's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Craite families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Craite surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Craite ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Craite. 100% of Craite men worked as a Laborer. .

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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

  • Laborer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 302 census records available for the last name Craite. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Craite 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 28 immigration records available for the last name Craite. 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 78 military records available for the last name Craite. For the veterans among your Craite ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Craite lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Craite life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Craite in 1966 was 86, and 91 in 2004.

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