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Craff Family History

Craff 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: Graff, Raff, Braff, Craft, Croff, Graf, Crabb, Cuff, Crank, Kraft

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Where is the Craff family from?

You can see how Craff families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Craff family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Craff families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 11 Craff families living in Warwickshire. This was about 69% of all the recorded Craff's in United Kingdom. Warwickshire had the highest population of Craff families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Craff surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Craff ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Farmer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Craff. 50% of Craff men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Craff women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 1939

  • Farmer
    50%
  • Explosive Heavy Worker
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Craff family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Craff. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Craff 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 222 immigration records available for the last name Craff. 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 253 military records available for the last name Craff. For the veterans among your Craff ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Craff lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Craff life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Craff in 1967 was 60, and 64 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Craff

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Craff 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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