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Craf Family History

Craf Surname 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: Graf, Cray, Cram, Craw, Craft, Cran, Chae, Ram, Ras, Cao

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Where is the Craf family from?

You can see how Craf families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Craf family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Craf families were found in USA in 1880. In 1871 there was 1 Craf family living in Angus. This was 100% of all the recorded Craf's in Scotland. Angus had the highest population of Craf families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Craf surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 346 census records available for the last name Craf. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Craf 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 135 immigration records available for the last name Craf. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 51 military records available for the last name Craf. For the veterans among your Craf ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Craf lifespan?

Between 1970 and 1998, in the United States, Craf life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Craf in 1970 was 45, and 81 in 1998.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Craf ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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