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Crapser Name Meaning

Americanized form of Swiss German and German Krebser an occupational name for a crab fisher. See also Krebs .

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


Similar surnames: Clapper, Craver, Ramser, Graper, Craiger, Crater, Graser, Fraser

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Where is the Crapser family from?

You can see how Crapser families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Crapser family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Crapser families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 6 Crapser families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Crapser's in USA. New York had the highest population of Crapser families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Crapser surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Crapser ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Crapser. 45% of Crapser men worked as a Farmer and 19% of Crapser women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Crapser were Salesman and Stenographer. .

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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
    45%
  • Laborer
    26%
  • Mechanic
    10%
  • Salesman
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    19%
  • Housewife
    19%
  • Waitress
    14%
  • Stenographer
    14%
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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Crapser. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Crapser 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 151 immigration records available for the last name Crapser. 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 719 military records available for the last name Crapser. For the veterans among your Crapser ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Crapser lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Crapser life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Crapser in 1963 was 83, and 84 in 2004.

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