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Craps Name Meaning

Variant of Crapps 1 a surname of German origin. Flemish: variant of Crabs a genitivized derivative of Middle Dutch crabbe ‘crab’ (see Crabbe ). Alternatively perhaps a derivative of Middle Dutch crappe ‘madder’ a plant used to produce a red dye and hence a metonymic occupational name for a dyer or for someone who grew madder. The surname of Flemish origin is also found in the Walloon part of Belgium.

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


Similar surnames: Crapps, Claps, Crans, Crass, Crapo, Crays, Creps, Ras, Cross, Cap

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Where is the Craps family from?

You can see how Craps families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Craps family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Craps families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 4 Craps families living in Alabama. This was about 44% of all the recorded Craps's in USA. Alabama had the highest population of Craps families in 1840.
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What did your Craps ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Laborer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Craps. 47% of Craps men worked as a Farmer and 38% of Craps women worked as a Laborer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Craps were Laborer and Housekeeper. .

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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
    20%
  • Painter
    20%
  • Laborer
    14%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    38%
  • Help On Farm
    38%
  • Housekeeper
    25%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Craps. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Craps 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 200 immigration records available for the last name Craps. 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 459 military records available for the last name Craps. For the veterans among your Craps ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Craps lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Craps life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Craps in 1957 was 23, and 32 in 2004.

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